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Author: James Backhouse Walker Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781537458083 Category : Languages : en Pages : 72
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Abel Janszoon Tasman was a Dutch seafarer, explorer and merchant, best known for his voyages of 1642 and 1644 in the service of the VOC. He was the first known European explorer to reach the islands of Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania) and New Zealand, and to sight the Fiji islands. His navigator Francois Visscher, and his merchant Isaack Gilsemans, mapped substantial portions of Australia, New Zealand and some Pacific Islands. No life of the first circumnavigator of Australia has hitherto appeared in English. Nothing has been accessible to the English reader but an abstract of one voyage and a few lines in biographical dictionaries. This is scarcely surprising, when we consider how careless Tasman's own countrymen have been of his fame. Fifty years ago all that had been printed in his own country consisted of short abstracts of a few voyages, and these were hidden away in bulky collections. Even the date and place of his birth were matter for conjecture .and dispute. Things are somewhat better now."
Author: James Backhouse Walker Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781537458083 Category : Languages : en Pages : 72
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Abel Janszoon Tasman was a Dutch seafarer, explorer and merchant, best known for his voyages of 1642 and 1644 in the service of the VOC. He was the first known European explorer to reach the islands of Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania) and New Zealand, and to sight the Fiji islands. His navigator Francois Visscher, and his merchant Isaack Gilsemans, mapped substantial portions of Australia, New Zealand and some Pacific Islands. No life of the first circumnavigator of Australia has hitherto appeared in English. Nothing has been accessible to the English reader but an abstract of one voyage and a few lines in biographical dictionaries. This is scarcely surprising, when we consider how careless Tasman's own countrymen have been of his fame. Fifty years ago all that had been printed in his own country consisted of short abstracts of a few voyages, and these were hidden away in bulky collections. Even the date and place of his birth were matter for conjecture .and dispute. Things are somewhat better now."
Author: James Backhouse Walker Publisher: Good Press ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 84
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"Abel Janszoon Tasman: His Life and Voyages" is the biography of Abel Janszoon Tasman, a Dutch seafarer, explorer, and merchant, best known for his voyages of 1642 and 1644. He was most famous as the first European explorer to reach the islands of Van Diemen's Land (now known as Tasmania) and New Zealand and to sight the Fiji Islands.
Author: Philip Simpson Publisher: ISBN: 9780947503932 Category : Abel Tasman National Park (N.Z.) Languages : en Pages : 311
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Abel Tasman National Park was a war-time baby, born in 1942 to protect the wonderful sequence of forested beaches and headlands, and which have become much-loved by both countless New Zealanders and visitors alike. Down the Bay is a tribute to this gem of New Zealand's national park system. Philip Simpson, an award-winning author of a number of books on New Zealand trees, presents a complete picture of the distinctive landforms of Abel Tasman, from the deep caves of the uplands to the distinctive granite headlands and golden-sand beaches, the diversity of plants and animals, the coastal environment, and overlays this with accounts of both M?ori and European history. As well the book records how Project Janszoon, a trust funded by a remarkable philanthropic gift, is working with the Department of Conservation to transform the park by removing pests and reintroducing threatened birds to restore the area to its former state. This is an inspiring and hopeful story of how the future of an important area of New Zealand is being secured for future generations. Down the Bay will be the first comprehensive and authoritative account of Abel Tasman National Park to ever be published, a book that will beautifully capture what is an unforgettable visitor experience.
Author: Abel Janszoon Tasman Publisher: ISBN: Category : Australasia Languages : en Pages : 195
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Facsim of: Journael ofte beschrijvinge door Abel Jansz Tasman aegaende de ontdeckinge van 't oubekende Zuytlandt, in den jare anno 1642 [manuscript] Abel Janszoon Tasman Spine title: Journal of Tasman English translation by J de Hoop Scheffer and C Stoffel 5 maps on folded leaves in back pocket Ferguson Abel Janszoon Tasman's Journal of his discovery of Van Diemen's Land and New Zealand in 1642 : with documents relating to his exploration of Australia in 1644 : being photo-lithographic facsimiles of the original manuscript... : with an English translation... to which are added Life and labours of Abel... by J.E. Heeres... and Observations made with the compass... by W. van Bemmelen.
Author: James Backhouse Walker Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand ISBN: Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 52
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Embark on an exhilarating journey through the life and adventures of the legendary Abel Janszoon Tasman, meticulously chronicled by James Backhouse Walker. This biographical masterpiece unveils the compelling narrative of a fearless explorer whose voyages shaped the course of history. Walker, with meticulous detail, recounts Tasman's exploits as he navigates uncharted waters, discovering lands that would leave an indelible mark on the world map. From the awe-inspiring landscapes to the encounters with diverse cultures, this literary odyssey captures the spirit of exploration and the indomitable human spirit. Immerse yourself in the triumphs and tribulations of Tasman's life, a tale intricately woven with intrigue and discovery. As history unfolds on the open sea, Walker's narrative skillfully invites readers to chart their course through the unexplored realms of this captivating biography, leaving an enduring imprint on the pages of maritime history.
Author: Christina Thompson Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA ISBN: 1596911271 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 290
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"A multilayered, highly informative and insightful book that blends memoir, historical and travel narrative-vivid and meticulously researched."--San Francisco Chronicle
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