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This book surveys the consequent encounters between European expansionism and the
peoples of the Pacific. John Gascoigne weaves together the stories of British, French,
Spanish, Dutch and Russian voyages to destinations throughout the Pacific region. In a lively and lucid style, he brings to life the idealism, adventures and frustrations of a colourful cast of historical figures |
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