Matthew Flinders: 1774-1814
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A definitive biography of one of history's most remarkable navigators, this work chronicles the extraordinary life of Matthew Flinders, the British explorer who first circumnavigated and mapped the Australian continent. Born in 1774, Flinders rose through the ranks of the Royal Navy to become a pioneering cartographer and seafarer, completing his legendary voyage aboard the HMS Investigator between 1801 and 1803. James D. Mack presents a meticulously researched account that details not only Flinders' triumphant achievements in charting the unknown coastlines of Terra Australis, but also his tragic imprisonment by the French on Mauritius for nearly seven years. Written with authority and admiration, the biography illustrates how Flinders' legacy endures as a cornerstone of Australian and maritime history, from his immortalisation in place names across the continent to his posthumous publication of A Voyage to Terra Australis — completed just one day before his death in 1814.
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Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, tears at top of jacket — some light yellowing to the top edge of the dust jacket. Pages: Yellowed. Markings: No markings. Binding: Tight and secure.
A definitive biography of one of history's most remarkable navigators, this work chronicles the extraordinary life of Matthew Flinders, the British explorer who first circumnavigated and mapped the Australian continent. Born in 1774, Flinders rose through the ranks of the Royal Navy to become a pioneering cartographer and seafarer, completing his legendary voyage aboard the HMS Investigator between 1801 and 1803. James D. Mack presents a meticulously researched account that details not only Flinders' triumphant achievements in charting the unknown coastlines of Terra Australis, but also his tragic imprisonment by the French on Mauritius for nearly seven years. Written with authority and admiration, the biography illustrates how Flinders' legacy endures as a cornerstone of Australian and maritime history, from his immortalisation in place names across the continent to his posthumous publication of A Voyage to Terra Australis — completed just one day before his death in 1814.
