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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. One of our greatest writers about the sea has written an engrossing story of one of history's most legendary maritime explorers. Patrick O'Brian's biography of naturalist, explorer and co-founder of Australia, Joseph Banks, is narrative history at its finest. Published to rave reviews, it reveals Banks to be a man of enduring importance, and establishes itself as a classic of exploration. "It is in his description of that arduous three-year voyage [on the ship Endeavor] that Mr. O'Brian is at his most brilliant.He makes us understand what life within this wooden world was like, with its 94 male souls, two dogs, a cat and a goat."--Linda Colley, New York Times "An absorbing, finely written overview, meant for the general reader, of a major figure in the history of natural science."--Frank Stewart, Los Angeles Times "[This book is] the definitive biography of an extraordinary subject."--Robert Taylor, Boston Globe "His skill at narrative and his extensive knowledge of the maritime history .give him a definite leg up in telling this .story."--Tom Clark, San Francisco Chronicle The story of Joseph Banks, the maritime explorer and co-founder of Australia, this book reveals Banks to be a major figure in the history of natural science. Describing his arduous three-year voyage on the ship "Endeavour", it provides a graphic account of life in this wooden world. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780226616285
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