{"title":"Hugh Edwards","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our intriguing collection of works by \u003cstrong\u003eHugh Edwards\u003c\/strong\u003e, an esteemed author known for weaving captivating tales that delve deep into the realms of \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e. If you're fascinated by tales of adventure and historical discovery, you're in the right place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHugh Edwards takes readers on a journey through time, bringing lost stories back to life with meticulous research and engaging narrative. His book, \u003cem\u003eDead Men's Silver\u003c\/em\u003e, explores the legends and realities surrounding lost shipwrecks and treasures, offering a thrilling read for history enthusiasts and adventurers alike. In \u003cem\u003eIslands of Angry Ghosts\u003c\/em\u003e, Edwards meticulously recounts the haunting tale of the Batavia shipwreck, bringing to light a dramatic piece of maritime history wrapped in mystery and intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth of these works showcase Edwards' talent for storytelling and his dedication to uncovering forgotten narratives. Each page invites readers to step into significant moments of the past, providing not only a window to history but also insights into the human spirit and our enduring quest for discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Hugh Edwards' masterful collection, where history is not merely recounted, but vividly brought to life. Perfect for readers with a curiosity for the past and a love for well-crafted narratives, these books are sure to inform, entertain, and inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dead-mens-silver-by-hugh-edwards-9780732294502","title":"Dead Men's Silver","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of more than sixty years of diving adventures, through starkly contrasting locations and extraordinary advances in technology. From boyhood dreamer to master treasure hunter, Hugh Edwards documents his life through tales of shipwreck and salvage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of more than sixty years of diving adventures including his significant find of the Batavia, Hugh Edwards documents his life through tales of shipwreck, treasure hunting, and salvage. Brought up on tales of pirates and great treasure hunters, Hugh Edwards never expected to handle 'pieces of eight' himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut one exciting day off the West Australian coast, that is exactly what happened, when he and his team located treasure lost from the Dutch East Indiaman shipwreck the Vergulde Draeck. It was a moment of astonishment and euphoria, as there in his hand lay a piece of silver with the inscription: PHILIPPUS IIII ... REX HISPANIA ... DG - Philip IV, King of Spain, Dei Gratia (by the Grace of God). The date on the coin was 1654.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNearly fifty years later, Hugh Edwards has explored shipwrecks around the world - in the Mediterranean, the Falklands, Cambodia - wherever there is treasure to be found. He has been recognised as 'primary finder' of the 1629 wreck of the Batavia and the 1727 wreck the Zeewyk. He has worked with some of the world's craziest, daring, and most successful divers in some of the most beautiful or stormy places on Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the story of a lifetime of adventure - of dangerous seas, thrilling underwater locations, of pirate diplomacy and empire building, and of modern derring-do. \u003cem\u003eEver since there have been ships and sailors there have been shipwrecks. Each is different, and each is a time capsule, arrested at a particular moment - and they all came to the same unexpected and unscheduled end.\u003c\/em\u003e - Hugh Edwards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46627080503532,"sku":"9780732294502","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19731103482448.jpg?v=1751878588"},{"product_id":"islands-of-angry-ghosts-by-hugh-edwards-9780732297299","title":"Islands of Angry Ghosts","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Hugh Edwards, one of the discoverers of the wreck of the Batavia, comes \u003cem\u003eIslands of Angry Ghosts\u003c\/em\u003e, an expert and compelling look at one of the most horrific maritime incidents in Australian history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA fascinating story, in print since 1966, \u003cem\u003eIslands of Angry Ghosts\u003c\/em\u003e is a tale in two parts. It traces and re-creates the final months of the Batavia and her crew, pieced together through journals, letters, and trial records. It also follows the discovery and salvage of Batavia's wreck by Hugh Edwards and a crew of divers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1629, the Dutch East India merchantman the Batavia was wrecked on reef islands off the West Australian coast while on a routine trip to Indonesia. What followed this disaster is a harrowing tale of desertion, betrayal, and murder. More than 125 men, women, and children were murdered by mutineers caught in a frenzy of bloodlust and greed. By the time the rescue ship finally arrived, months later, the marooned were caught in a desperate battle between soldiers trying to defend the survivors and the mutineers who were bent on leaving no witnesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore than three hundred years later, Hugh Edwards, a West Australian reporter and diving enthusiast, started to search for the lost ship. When Edwards and his team found the Batavia, they discovered the final piece of a story that has gripped Australians for over a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46655288180972,"sku":"9780732297299","price":23.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19759073482448.jpg?v=1752466706"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/hugh-edwards.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}