Scoundrels & Eccentrics of the Pacific
eBook - ePub

Scoundrels & Eccentrics of the Pacific

  1. 192 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Scoundrels & Eccentrics of the Pacific

About this book

Dive into the dark side of the Pacific with tales of rogues, conmen, and dreamers who shaped its history.

Scoundrels & Eccentrics of the Pacific unveils the captivating stories of adventurers who navigated the vast ocean, from the likeable yet flawed to the downright villainous. Discover James Proctor's wooden-legged trickery, French priest Fr Rougier's rise to "King of Christmas Island," and the tragic fates of Chinese and Indian victims of human trafficking.

This collection reveals the untold stories of those who sought fortune and fame in the Pacific, for better or worse. Explore the blurred lines between heroes and villains, and the lasting impact of their exploits. Perfect for readers seeking maritime history, true crime, and tales of Pacific exploration.

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Information

Publisher
Upstart Press
Year
2018
Print ISBN
9781988516219
eBook ISBN
9781988516509
Topic
History
Subtopic
Australian & Oceanian History
Index
History

Table of contents

  1. Foreword
  2. Chinese Explorer or Conman?
  3. Pirates and Their Ilk
  4. Bligh of the Bounty
  5. Mary Bryant and the Aftermath of the Bounty
  6. Mutinous Mutineers
  7. William Hayes: Bully and Thief
  8. Captain Bureau, Unlucky Trader
  9. A Mormon Adventurer
  10. Shipwrecked Victims
  11. Colonial Scoundrels
  12. Chinese Victims
  13. Queen Emma Coe
  14. James Proctor
  15. Charles de Rays, King of Oceania
  16. Count Von Attems
  17. Father Rougier
  18. Niels Sorensen

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