| Author |
Scott, Ernest, Sir, 1868-1939 |
| Title |
Terre Napoleón; a History of French Explorations and Projects in Australia
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Sue Asscher and Col Choat
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| Summary |
"Terre Napoleón; a History of French Explorations and Projects in Australia" by Ernest Scott is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. This work delves into French expeditions led by Napoleon Bonaparte to Australia from 1800 to 1804, particularly focusing on the actions and findings of Captain Nicolas Baudin. It seeks to challenge commonly accepted historical narratives regarding the motivations and outcomes of these explorations, including the alleged desire of the French to establish a colony and the supposed plagiarism of British navigator Matthew Flinders' charts. The beginning of the book primarily serves to outline Scott's objectives and the historical context surrounding the French explorations. It discusses the colonial situations of both Britain and France during the Napoleonic Wars and introduces key figures such as Napoleon and Baudin, setting the stage for the exploration narrative. Scott hints at a careful examination of evidence, encouraging readers to rethink established beliefs about the expeditions' political and scientific aims. The opening also introduces the central question of whether Baudin was genuinely seeking new territory or merely engaged in scientific pursuits, establishing an analytical approach that will characterize the unfolding narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)
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| Subject |
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821
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| Subject |
Australia -- Discovery and exploration
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| Subject |
Baudin, Nicolas, 1754-1803
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
7450 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Mar 25, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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