Life and Adventures 1776-1801: Text Classics

Name: Life and Adventures 1776-1801: Text Classics
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781922079398
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By John Nicol

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Life and Adventures 1776-1801: Text Classics by John Nicol offers a captivating glimpse into the life of a Scottish sailor during the late 18th century. Through a series of personal accounts, Nicol shares his experiences on various voyages around the world, touching upon historical events and daily seafaring life. It's an engaging read for history enthusiasts interested in maritime adventures of the past.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by historical accounts and personal narratives of life in the late 18th century. As a sailor's memoir, it provides vivid insights into nautical adventures, encounters with diverse cultures, and the challenges faced during an era of exploration and conflict. It's a compelling read for those intrigued by maritime history and personal tales of resilience and adventure.

Life and Adventures 1776-1801: Text Classics

At length, almost to our sorrow, we made the land upon the 3rd of June 1790, just one year all but one day from our leaving the river. We landed all our convicts safe.

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"At length, almost to our sorrow, we made the land upon the 3rd of June 1790, just one year all but one day from our leaving the river. We landed all our convicts safe."

First published in 1822, this is the extraordinary story of John Nicol, a sailor who circled the globe twice, fought Napoleon's navy, was in Hawaii just after Cook's death, and went to Port Jackson on a Second Fleet vessel with its cargo of female convicts.

Superbly edited and introduced by Tim Flannery, Life and Adventures 1776-1801: Text Classics is a classic tale by a brilliant observer of the savagery and tenderness of life when the modern age was in its infancy.

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Life and Adventures 1776-1801: Text Classics by John Nicol offers a vivid first-person account of maritime life during a formative period in history. Reviewers praise Nicol's tale for its authenticity and engaging narrative, capturing the essence of adventure and historical insight. The memoir is admired for providing a personal window into the late 18th century, particularly the life of a sailor, blending historical events with Nicol's unique experiences.

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ISBN: 9781922079398

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 August 2012

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 151g

Pages: 208

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