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  • Fleurieu Shipwrecks
    Paul W Simpson
    The stunning, windswept coastline of South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula has, for more than two centuries, served as both a gateway and a graveyard for countless vessels. While its beauty is undeniable, this rugged shore holds the remnants of dozens of shipwrecks-a compelling testament to the risks taken by pioneers and mariners who braved its waters to connect early South Aus...
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    60,20 €

  • Peramangk - A Social History
    Paul W Simpson
    Peramangk: A Social History is a groundbreaking exploration of the Peramangk people, the original inhabitants of the Mount Lofty Ranges in South Australia. Drawing from historical records, linguistic analysis, and Indigenous oral traditions, this meticulously researched book reveals the depth and complexity of Peramangk culture, from their language and Dreaming stories to their...
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    49,17 €

  • Fate of the Picts
    Paul W Simpson
    In the early 9th century, Elpin mac Echdach, a chieftain of the Dal Riata, led an army into Pictland to seize the throne. His bold attempt nearly succeeded in overthrowing a dynasty that had ruled for over a century. However, Prince Brude map Ferat of Circinn and his forces slowed the invasion, giving King Oengus map Fergus time to prepare his army. The two sides clashed near D...
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    27,28 €

  • Star of Greece - For Profit & Glory
    Paul W Simpson
    The Star of Greece was an iron clipper ship built by Harland & Wolff of Ireland for JP Corry of Belfast. For more than 20 years she plied the waters between Britain, India and Australia before coming to grief in 1888 with the loss of 18 lives. Her loss on Friday, July 13th 1888 left many unanswered questions, including just who was aboard the ÔStar of GreeceÕ and what happened ...
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    25,28 €

  • Around Cape Horn Once More
    Paul W Simpson
    Around Cape Horn Once More is the story of the French Bounty Clipper Ship, Montebello. She was built in Nantes, France in 1900 and was lost on the rugged and lonely south coast of Kangaroo Island, South Australia in 1906. This book is a tale of the adventures of the Montebello and the men who sailed her around the globe. It brings to light a period of France?s maritime history ...
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    11,64 €

  • Neptune's Car - An American Legend
    Paul W Simpson
    'Smashing her way through enormous cross seas and howling winds the Neptune's Car began to run her easting down. She passed a battered barque bearing Hamburg markings vainly attempting to make westing against a thundering south-westerly gale.' Those with an interest in American maritime history would know of the story of Mary Patten and the clipper ship Neptune's Car. Howeve...
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    13,68 €

  • Windjammer
    Paul W Simpson
    The Loch Sloy was built for Aitken, Lilburn & Co of Glasgow. She sailed between Britain and Australia for more than twenty years. In that time she established a reputation as a crack wool clipper. Windjammer, the story of the clipper ship Loch Sloy is not an adventure nor is it a romance or a tragedy, even though it contains elements of all three.The ship, her captains, officer...
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    29,86 €