{"product_id":"sea-of-dangers-captain-cook-and-his-rivals","title":"Sea of Dangers: Captain Cook and His Rivals","description":"\u003cp\u003eJames Cook and his rivals vie to open up the Southern Hemisphere and claim sovereignty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo ships set out in search of a missing continent: the St Jean-Baptiste, a French merchant ship commanded by Jean de Surville, and the Endeavour, a small British naval vessel captained by James Cook.  Distinguished historian Geoffrey Blainey tells the story of these rival ships and the men who sailed them.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust before Christmas 1769, the two captains were almost close enough to see one another – and yet they did not know of each other's existence.  Both crews battled extreme hardships but also experienced the euphoria of 'discovering' new lands.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSea of Dangers is the most revealing narrative so far written of Cook's astonishing voyage.  It also casts new light on the little-known journey by de Surville; Blainey argues that he was in the vicinity of Sydney Harbour months before Cook arrived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'A master storyteller's account of the way fantasy and rumour have driven science and exploration' - Weekend Australian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Blainey's characteristic curiosity raises new questions about Cook and his reputation' - The Age\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Geoffrey Blainey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46828531876009,"sku":"9780670072231","price":16.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/9518\/0962\/files\/9780670072231.webp?v=1771629387","url":"https:\/\/roseyravelstonbooks.com.au\/products\/sea-of-dangers-captain-cook-and-his-rivals","provider":"RoseyRavelston Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}