The Mysterious Continent: The Story Of The Adventurous Sailors Who Discovered The South Pacific Islands

By Charlotte Lohse

Book Overview

The Mysterious Continent: The Story Of The Adventurous Sailors Who Discovered The South Pacific Islands is a non-fiction book written by Charlotte Lohse. The book tells the fascinating story of the sailors who discovered the South Pacific Islands in the 18th century. It is a detailed account of the explorers who set out to explore the unknown territories of the Pacific Ocean and the challenges they faced during their voyages. The book covers the history of the South Pacific Islands and how they were discovered, from the first sighting of Samoa by Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen in 1722 to the arrival of Captain James Cook in Tahiti in 1769. The book also delves into the culture and customs of the islanders and the impact of European colonization on their way of life. The Mysterious Continent is a well-researched and engaging book that provides a fascinating insight into the history of the South Pacific Islands and the brave sailors who discovered them.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163142123
• ISBN13: 9781163142127
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"