Transit of venus: travels in the pacific
Auteur :
Evans, Julian
Éditeur :
Eland Publishing Ltd
ISBN :
9781780600536
Date de publication :
3 sept. 2014
Dimensions :
21,0 x 15,2 cm
Poids :
370 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
The Pacific Ocean calls to mind a world of fabulous kingdoms and noble savages, guiltfreesex and gin-clear lagoons, and a perfect idleness fed by lush fruits and fish-rich seas.Ever since Captain Cook first went to Tahiti in 1769 to observe the transit of Venus acrossthe sun, this dream of the Pacific has not lost its force.