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Chasing the Ghost
The Fatal Impact: The Invasion of the South Pacific, 1767-1840
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First published in 1966, this acclaimed book recounts the almost inevitable tragic consequences for the native people of the South Pacific. This despite the enlightened intentions of Captain Cook, the main protagonist.
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