FitzSimons, Peter

Batavia

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ISBN 13:
9781864711349
author:
FitzSimons, Peter
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Random House Australia
language:
English
Publication Year:
2012
Pages:
512
Dimensions:
23.4 x 15.2 x 4.1 cm
Genre:
History, Countries & Regions, Australasia & Pacific
Condition:
New
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Description

The Shipwreck of the Batavia is a gripping tale of survival, mutiny, and the darker side of human nature. In 1629, the Dutch East India Company's pride, the Batavia, sets sail on its maiden voyage from Amsterdam to the Dutch East Indies, carrying the greatest treasure to leave Holland. However, the ship's journey takes a disastrous turn when it strikes an unseen reef off the coast of Western Australia, leaving 250 people stranded on a small island with limited supplies. As the situation spirals out of control, the ship's second-in-command, Jeronimus Cornelisz, devises a ruthless plan to ensure the survival of the mutineers, at the expense of the rest of the passengers. This harrowing story is a true account of one of the most infamous shipwrecks in history, and is described by author Peter FitzSimons as "a true Adults Only version of Lord of the Flies, meeting Nightmare on Elm Street".

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