{"title":"Robert Whitaker","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of Robert Whitaker—a distinguished author known for his engaging storytelling and meticulously researched narratives. Whitaker's books often delve into real-life stories, making them a captivating choice for readers with a keen interest in \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cem\u003eThe Mapmaker's Wife\u003c\/em\u003e, takes you on an extraordinary journey across time and space. This book is a fusion of adventure and history, recounting the fascinating expedition of French mathematician Charles-Marie de La Condamine and his team as they attempt to measure the Earth's shape in the 18th century. Within this narrative, we also explore the resilience and determination of Isabella Godin, showcasing Whitaker's talent for bringing historical figures to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRobert Whitaker's writing is celebrated for its clarity, depth, and ability to transform historical events into vivid, reader-friendly stories. His works are perfect for those who love exploring the human elements within historical and scientific endeavours. Dive into Robert Whitaker's books and embark on journeys full of discovery and human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-mapmakers-wife-by-robert-whitaker-9780465057948","title":"The Mapmaker's Wife","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the early years of the 18th century, a band of French scientists set off on a daring, decade-long expedition to South America in a race to measure the precise shape of the earth. Like Lewis and Clark's exploration of the American West, their incredible mission revealed the mysteries of a little-known continent to a world hungry for discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eScaling 16,000-foot mountains in the Peruvian Andes, and braving jaguars, pumas, insects, and vampire bats in the jungle, the scientists barely completed their mission. One was murdered, another perished from fever, and a third—Jean Godin—nearly died of heartbreak. At the expedition's end, Jean and his Peruvian wife, Isabel Grameson, became stranded at opposite ends of the Amazon, victims of a tangled web of international politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIsabel's solo journey to reunite with Jean after their calamitous twenty-year separation was so dramatic that it left all of 18th-century Europe spellbound. Her survival—unprecedented in the annals of Amazon exploration—was a testament to human endurance, female resourcefulness, and the power of devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on the original writings of the French mapmakers, as well as his own experience retracing Isabel's journey, acclaimed writer Robert Whitaker weaves a riveting tale rich in adventure, intrigue, and scientific achievement. Never before told, \u003cem\u003eThe Mapmaker's Wife\u003c\/em\u003e is an epic love story that unfolds against the backdrop of \"the greatest expedition the world has ever known.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46846534385900,"sku":"9780465057948","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15515613482353.jpg?v=1758911630"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/robert-whitaker.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}