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The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea: The Life of Australian Whaling Captain, William Chamberlain: a Tale of Abduction, Adventure and Murder

Robert Holden
4.9/5 (31703 ratings)
Description:The dark, true tale of a boy stolen from Sydney Harbour and his remarkable journey of courage, battle, murder and insanity on the high seas. the life of Australian whaling captain William Chamberlain - a tale of abduction, adventure and murder on the high seas. "I was taken away, sir "... When author Robert Holden read these words in an interview between the Navy Board and a twelve-year-old boy, he had no idea he was about to embark on an intriguing journey into a neglected period of Australia's rich past. In October 1811, a young Sydney lad by the name of William Chamberlain was abducted aboard the Frederick, a whaling ship captained by a madman not unlike Melville's Captain Ahab. During the next four years at sea, William survived an attack by pirates off the coast of Africa, was rescued by the Royal Navy and fought as a powder-monkey in the Battle of Algiers. William Chamberlain was returned to his family in 1816, but was soon drawn back to a life on the ocean, eventually becoming one of Australia's greatest whaling captains. the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea tells the story of a tumultuous existence filled with adventure, great achievement and also tragedy. It brings to life a fascinating time in Australia's history.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea: The Life of Australian Whaling Captain, William Chamberlain: a Tale of Abduction, Adventure and Murder. To get started finding The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea: The Life of Australian Whaling Captain, William Chamberlain: a Tale of Abduction, Adventure and Murder, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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0732275571

The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea: The Life of Australian Whaling Captain, William Chamberlain: a Tale of Abduction, Adventure and Murder

Robert Holden
4.4/5 (1290744 ratings)
Description: The dark, true tale of a boy stolen from Sydney Harbour and his remarkable journey of courage, battle, murder and insanity on the high seas. the life of Australian whaling captain William Chamberlain - a tale of abduction, adventure and murder on the high seas. "I was taken away, sir "... When author Robert Holden read these words in an interview between the Navy Board and a twelve-year-old boy, he had no idea he was about to embark on an intriguing journey into a neglected period of Australia's rich past. In October 1811, a young Sydney lad by the name of William Chamberlain was abducted aboard the Frederick, a whaling ship captained by a madman not unlike Melville's Captain Ahab. During the next four years at sea, William survived an attack by pirates off the coast of Africa, was rescued by the Royal Navy and fought as a powder-monkey in the Battle of Algiers. William Chamberlain was returned to his family in 1816, but was soon drawn back to a life on the ocean, eventually becoming one of Australia's greatest whaling captains. the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea tells the story of a tumultuous existence filled with adventure, great achievement and also tragedy. It brings to life a fascinating time in Australia's history.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea: The Life of Australian Whaling Captain, William Chamberlain: a Tale of Abduction, Adventure and Murder. To get started finding The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea: The Life of Australian Whaling Captain, William Chamberlain: a Tale of Abduction, Adventure and Murder, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.
Pages
302
Format
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0732275571

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