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Vendeur : GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Etats-Unis
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Vendeur : Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Book DescriptionThe epic conclusion to a journey across the world's most dangerous frontiers.In the mid-19th century, the map of the world was still a patchwork of rumors and blank spaces. Following his harrowing survival during the Franklin expedition, Daniel "Danny" Nunes has finally found a fragile peace in the pine-scented air of Georgia. But the life of a tracker is rarely defined by rest.When the United States government launches its most ambitious naval undertaking-the US Exploring Expedition-the iron-fisted Commander Charles Wilkes knows there is only one man with the grit to navigate the unknown. Recruited as a civilian specialist, Danny is pulled from his home and thrust onto the decks of the USS Vincennes.This time, he isn't alone.Beside him is his son, Alexander, a young man eager to forge his own name in a world rapidly shifting from wood and sail to iron and steam. Together, they will face the ultimate test of survival as they chart the silent, frozen ramparts of the Antarctic continent and navigate the volatile, blood-stained political waters of the Fijian archipelago.From the "Screaming Fifties" of the Southern Ocean to a fatal ambush on the island of Malolo, the Nunes legacy is written in salt, ice, and courage. As the mission blurs the line between discovery and madness, Danny must fight not only the elements but the ruthless ambition of men, proving once and for all that while the map is a suggestion, the dirt is the truth.Key Themes: Historical Grit: A raw, authentic look at 19th-century maritime exploration.Father and Son: A powerful narrative of legacy and the passing of the torch.Untamed Frontiers: Vivid depictions of the first sightings of Antarctica and the tribal wars of the Pacific.The Weight of Discovery: Exploring the human cost of scientific progress. Nunes tracks Wilkes to Antarctic, Fiji, facing ice, politics, and legacy. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798295814754
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Vendeur : California Books, Miami, FL, Etats-Unis
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur L2-9798295814754
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur L2-9798295814754
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Vendeur : KALAMO BOOKS, Burriana, CS, Espagne
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Vendeur : GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, Royaume-Uni
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Vendeur : GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, Royaume-Uni
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Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Book DescriptionThe epic conclusion to a journey across the world's most dangerous frontiers.In the mid-19th century, the map of the world was still a patchwork of rumors and blank spaces. Following his harrowing survival during the Franklin expedition, Daniel 'Danny' Nunes has finally found a fragile peace in the pine-scented air of Georgia. But the life of a tracker is rarely defined by rest.When the United States government launches its most ambitious naval undertaking-the US Exploring Expedition-the iron-fisted Commander Charles Wilkes knows there is only one man with the grit to navigate the unknown. Recruited as a civilian specialist, Danny is pulled from his home and thrust onto the decks of the USS Vincennes.This time, he isn't alone.Beside him is his son, Alexander, a young man eager to forge his own name in a world rapidly shifting from wood and sail to iron and steam. Together, they will face the ultimate test of survival as they chart the silent, frozen ramparts of the Antarctic continent and navigate the volatile, blood-stained political waters of the Fijian archipelago.From the 'Screaming Fifties' of the Southern Ocean to a fatal ambush on the island of Malolo, the Nunes legacy is written in salt, ice, and courage. As the mission blurs the line between discovery and madness, Danny must fight not only the elements but the ruthless ambition of men, proving once and for all that while the map is a suggestion, the dirt is the truth.Key Themes: - Historical Grit: A raw, authentic look at 19th-century maritime exploration.- Father and Son: A powerful narrative of legacy and the passing of the torch.- Untamed Frontiers: Vivid depictions of the first sightings of Antarctica and the tribal wars of the Pacific.- The Weight of Discovery: Exploring the human cost of scientific progress. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798295814754
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