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Historical voyage embarks, global repercussions, intimate narratives.
"Landfalls" isn't just your run-of-the-mill historical fiction. It dives deep into the human aspect of exploration, covering the 18th-century Lapérouse expedition with a focus on the individuals aboard and the communities they encountered. If you love a blend of adventure, historical depth, and personal drama, this book could offer you a glimpse into the intricacies of human ambition and its impact.
- National Book Critics Circle Award Nominee for John Leonard Prize (2015)
- The Center for Fiction First Novel Prize Nominee for Longlist (2015)
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ISBN: 9781408705773
Authors:
Naomi J. Williams
Publisher: Little, Brown
Date of Publication: 2015-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections:
Historical Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.87
(rated by 847 readers)
Description
When Laperouse leaves France in the spring of 1785 with two ships under his command, he knows that he sails with the full backing of the French government. This is to be a voyage of scientific and geographical discovery - but every person on board has their own hopes, ambitions and dreams.
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Historical voyage embarks, global repercussions, intimate narratives.
"Landfalls" isn't just your run-of-the-mill historical fiction. It dives deep into the human aspect of exploration, covering the 18th-century Lapérouse expedition with a focus on the individuals aboard and the communities they encountered. If you love a blend of adventure, historical depth, and personal drama, this book could offer you a glimpse into the intricacies of human ambition and its impact.
- National Book Critics Circle Award Nominee for John Leonard Prize (2015)
- The Center for Fiction First Novel Prize Nominee for Longlist (2015)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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