In 1606 the Duyfken became the first European ship to touch and chart Australian shores and its crew were the first recorded Europeans on Australian soil. This vivid history of the tiny Dutch sailing ship reveals dramatic details of the naval battles, and recounts events from the perspective of Aboriginal elders.
Language
English
Pages
200
Format
Paperback
Release
December 01, 1998
ISBN 13
9781876268251
Sent Forth a Dove: The Duyfken Discovers Australia, 1606
In 1606 the Duyfken became the first European ship to touch and chart Australian shores and its crew were the first recorded Europeans on Australian soil. This vivid history of the tiny Dutch sailing ship reveals dramatic details of the naval battles, and recounts events from the perspective of Aboriginal elders.