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The Seafarers - cover

The Seafarers

Vivian Stuart

Publisher: Skinnbok

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Summary

The nineteenth book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country made of blood, passion, and dreams.
 
Jon Fisher and Harry Ryan take part in a bloody war between the British and the Zulu in South Africa. 
 
Jon Fisher faces war in South Africa. The Zulus have proven themselves a surprisingly powerful enemy to the British Army. After losing his men during battle, Jon Fisher decides to go home to Australia. Harry Ryan has arranged passage for them on a merchant ship. And there starts their travels across the ocean to get back home.
Available since: 09/22/2023.
Print length: 300 pages.

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