A Voyage to New Guinea and the Moluccas, from Balambangan Including an Account of Magindano, Sooloo, and Other Islands |
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| Author:
| Forrest, Thomas |
| Series title: | Cambridge Library Collection - Maritime Exploration Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-108-08284-6 |
| Publication Date: | May 2018 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $56.95 |
Book Description:
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In 1774, East India Company employee Thomas Forrest (c.1729-c.1802) embarked on a year-long voyage to explore the archipelago between Malaysia and New Guinea, in a small boat with a local crew. This 1779 publication describes the islands he visited, their people, and colonial trade, particularly in spices.
In 1774, East India Company employee Thomas Forrest (c.1729-c.1802) embarked on a year-long voyage to explore the archipelago between Malaysia and New Guinea, in a small boat with a local crew. This 1779 publication describes the islands he visited, their people, and colonial trade, particularly in spices.