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The European Discovery of New Zealand: The History and Legacy of Early Expeditions and British Settlements on New Zealand , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 86min
By the mid-17th century, the existence of a land in the south referred to as Terra Australis was generally known and understood by the Europeans, and incrementally, its shores were observed and mapped. Van Diemen’s Land, an island off the south coast of Australia now called Tasmania, was identified in 1642 by Dutch mariner Abel Tasman, and a few months later, the intrepid Dutchman would add New Zealand to the map of the known world.At the time, the English were the greatest naval power in Europe, but they arrived on the scene rather later. The first to appear was William Dampier, captain of the HMS Roebuck, in 1699, after he had been granted a Royal Commission by King William III to explore the east coast of New Holland. By then, the general global balance of power was shifting, and with the English gaining a solid foothold in India, their supremacy in the Indian Ocean trade zone began. The Dutch, once predominant in the region, began slowly to lose ground, slipping out of contention as a major global trading power. So too were the Portuguese, also once dominant in the region. It was now just the French and the English who were facing one another down in a quest to dominate the world, but their imperial interests were focused mainly in India and the East Indies, as well as the Caribbean and the Americas. By then the world was largely mapped, with just regions such as the Arctic Archipelago and the two poles remaining terra incognita. A few gaps needed to be filled in here and there, but all of the essential details were known. At the same time, a great deal of imperial energy was at play in Europe, particularly in Britain. Britain stood at the cusp of global dominance thanks almost entirely to the Royal Navy, which emerged in the 17th and 18th centuries as an institution significantly more than the sum of its parts. With vast assets available even in peacetime, expeditions of science and explorations were launched in every direction. This was done n ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Colin Fluxman. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/122910/bk_acx0_122910_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Lonely Planet's Trip Builder
Discover 800 ideas for your next trip and begin to plan it with Lonely Planet's Trip Builder. Bike and hike the sights of Valencia, quench your thirst following California's craft beer scene, experience Indigenous Australia on the Dampier Peninsula, or take a slow food and wine tour through Piedmont and Liguria. With extensive coverage of regions across the world, there's something to appeal to all ages and interests. Lonely Planet's expert travel writers have been exploring the world for over 45 years and in this handsome hardcover book we simplify the planning process and present hundreds of practical ideas so that you can build the trip of a lifetime. Featured itineraries range from a couple of days to a few weeks and include inspirational photography, maps, stop-by-stop listings, travel connection details and suggested extensions. A range of transport options are provided, including routes by plane, train, car, bicycle and boat. A handy carbon calculator enables you to track the footprint of your trip and make transport decisions. With regional chapters covering Europe, The Nordics, Africa, The Americas, Oceania and Asia, the itineraries in Lonely Planet's Trip Builder are classified according to themes: Active Drink Food Sustainable Adventure Culture Art Architecture History Family Solo Short Beach Winter Wellness Wildlife Whether you're planning your next trip, or looking for a gift to give to an adventurer in your life, Lonely Planet's Trip Builder will provide a lifetime of inspiring travel ideas.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.- Shop: buecher
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Early Australian Voyages: Pelsart Tasman Dampier
Early Australian Voyages: Pelsart Tasman Dampier: ab 2.49 €- Shop: ebook.de
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A Pirate Of Exquisite Mind
A Pirate Of Exquisite Mind - The Life Of William Dampier: ab 9.49 €- Shop: ebook.de
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Dampier the Dutch and the Great South Land
Dampier the Dutch and the Great South Land: ab 13.99 €- Shop: ebook.de
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Red Dog-Blu-ray Disc
Eines Tages ist er einfach da: Red Dog. Und er erobert das staubige Nest Dampier im Nordwesten Australiens im Sturm. Der rothaarige Rumtreiber ist ein Reisender mit Persönlichkeit / er gehört zu niemandem, aber er ist für (fast) alle ein Freund. Manch einer der rauen Minenarbeiter, die aus aller Herren Länder eingewandert sind, findet Trost und Wärme bei dem Mischling mit dem roten Fell. Red Dog stiftet Ehen, verhindert Schlägereien und rettet Leben. Er wird in die Gewerkschaft der Minenarbei- Shop: odax
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