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Where Fate Beckons: The Life Of Jeanfranois De La Prouse (Volume 2) (Lives Of Great Explorers),Used
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French Explorer And Naval Officer Jeanfranois De La Prouse (174188) Was, After James Cook, The Greatest Explorer Of The Pacific In The Eighteenth Century. In 1785, La Prouse Was Commissioned By Louis Xvi To Head An Expedition Into The Uncharted Regions Of The Pacific Ocean. Setting Out From France, The Expedition Over The Next Three Years Was The First To Map The Coasts Of California, Alaska, And Siberia. From There, La Prouse Continued To Easter Island And Hawaii, Where La Prouse Bay Bears His Name. After A Stop In Botany Bay, Australia, La Prouse'S Two Ships Set Out For The Solomon Islands. En Route, They Encountered A Storm And Were Sunk; Despite Search Efforts Over The Centuries, No Trace Of The Wreckage Of La Prouse'S Ships Has Been Found.Where Fate Beckons Tells The Story Of La Prouse'S Life And Adventures, Along The Way Providing A Lively Introduction To The World Of French Colonialism, The End Of The Age Of Exploration, And French Society In The Years Leading To The French Revolution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'Where Fate Beckons'? A: The book chronicles the life and adventures of French explorer Jean-François de la Pérouse, detailing his expeditions in the Pacific Ocean during the 18th century.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Where Fate Beckons' is John Dunmore.
- Q: When was 'Where Fate Beckons' published? A: This book was published on February 15, 2008.
- Q: What is the page count of this book? A: 'Where Fate Beckons' contains 304 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, 'Where Fate Beckons' is listed as being in new condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Where Fate Beckons' falls under the category of Travelers & Explorers.
- Q: What are some themes explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of exploration, French colonialism, and the historical context leading to the French Revolution.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of the book? A: Yes, this book is the first edition.
- Q: What notable places did La Pérouse explore? A: La Pérouse explored regions including California, Alaska, Siberia, Easter Island, Hawaii, and Australia.