Navigating by the Southern Cross

Name: Navigating by the Southern Cross
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SKU: 9781350214545
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A History of the European Discovery and Exploration of Australia

By Professor Kenneth Morgan

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Navigating by the Southern Cross by Professor Kenneth Morgan delves into the maritime history associated with the Southern Hemisphere. The book explores the significance of the Southern Cross constellation in navigation, the voyaging endeavours it inspired, and its impact on global exploration and trade. It's an insightful historical account of maritime advancements and the cultural exchanges they initiated.
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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in the Age of Exploration, particularly in the southern hemisphere. It delves into the rich history of maritime navigation and how explorers used celestial markers like the Southern Cross to chart new courses. This book could be fascinating for those intrigued by historical voyages and the age-old art of navigation.

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In this comprehensive study, Kenneth Morgan provides an authoritative account of European exploration and discovery in Australia. The book presents a detailed chronological overview of European interests in the Australian continent, from initial speculations about the ‘Great Southern Land’ to the major hydrographic expeditions of the 19th century.

In particular, he analyses the early crossings of the Dutch in the 17th century, the exploits of English ‘buccaneer adventurer’ William Dampier, the famous voyages of James Cook and Matthew Flinders, and the little-known French annexation of Australia in 1772.

Introducing new findings and drawing on the latest in historiographical research, Navigating by the Southern Cross situates developments in navigation, nautical astronomy and cartography within the broader contexts of imperial, colonial, and maritime history.

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Kenneth Morgan's Navigating by the Southern Cross receives praise for its thorough and well-researched exploration of European maritime history concerning Australia. Reviewers highlight its insightful portrayal of the multinational aspects of expeditions, the integration of scientific advances, and the roles of individual explorers. The book is commended for presenting a richly detailed narrative that appeals to both scholars and general readers interested in maritime history and exploration.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781350214545

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 520g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Kenneth Morgan is a Professor of History at Brunel University, London, UK. He is a fellow of the Royal Historical Society and has served on the editorial board for the International Journal of Maritime History. His research and teaching interests include the British Atlantic world, maritime history, imperialism, slavery and abolitionism.