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, guiltfree sex 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 across the sun, this dream of the Pacific has not lost its force.