An Unlikely Leader

The Life and Times of Captain John Hunter

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Robert Barnes

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Paperback / softback

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Despite several landmarks across the state bearing his name, John Hunter, the second governor of New South Wales, remains somewhat of an enigma. His solitary, career-driven life on land and at sea was tumultuous. He went from a talented mariner to a captain responsible for the loss of the supply ship HMS Sirius in 1790 and then HMS Venerable in 1804. As a governor, he had a tough time making his mark and taking charge, and eventually failed. Upon his return to England he went to great lengths to redeem his standing in society and succeeded in becoming an esteemed retired Vice-Admiral. His diaries, drawings and maps remain important for study of the founding of modern Australia.

Author Biography:

Robert Barnes received his PhD in Australian history from the University of Melbourne in 2006, and has been a member of the Royal Australian Historical Society and the Royal Historical Society of Victoria for over 30 years.

Release date Australia

June 5th, 2009

Author

Robert Barnes

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Illustrations

29 b&w ill., 2 tables

Pages

285

ISBN-13

9781920899196

Product ID

11177775

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