by Robin Knox-Johnston · Hodder & Stoughton Ltd · tapa dura · ISBN 9780340415283
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«The Cape of Good Hope: A Maritime History» is a maritime history essay by Robin Knox-Johnston, published by Hodder & Stoughton in hardcover.
The book reconstructs the initial exploration of southern African waters in search of a sea route to India and the history of the Cape route, driven by the merchant navy and extended towards India, China, Australia and New Zealand. The author, a merchant seaman, adds his experience of a solo circumnavigation in 1968-1969.
Published in 1989 in London; 256 pages in English. Includes bibliographic references (pp. 228-229).
For readers interested in maritime history, ocean exploration and sailing.
