Discovery and Empire
John West-Sooby
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Discovery and Empire
Published
2013
Publisher
University of Adelaide Press
Pages
302
Description
The French connection with the South Seas stretches back at least as far as the voyage of Binot Paulmier de Gonneville (1503-1505), who believed he had discovered the fabled great south land after being blown off course during a storm near the Cape of Good Hope. (...) It was not until the eighteenth century, however, that France began sending mariners to the southern oceans on a regular basis, and by that time a new maritime power had begun to emerge: Great Britain. Together, these two nations would play a decisive role in determining the configuration of these little known parts of the globe, and particularly of the Pacific, which had for so long been the almost exclusive preserve of Spain.
Subjects
Australia
Concise History of Australia
The Empire of Necessity: Slavery, Freedom, and Deception in the New World
A History of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Adelaide 1876-2012
A New Idea Each Morning
An Otago Storeman in Solomon Islands
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Discovery and Empire?
This edition of Discovery and Empire has approximately 302 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Discovery and Empire?
For most readers, Discovery and Empire typically takes between 6h 18m and 4h 12m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 75,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 2m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 75,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Discovery and Empire?
The estimated word count for Discovery and Empire is approximately 75,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Discovery and Empire?
Discovery and Empire was written by John West-Sooby.
When was Discovery and Empire published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2013. The original work may have been published on a different date.