Macassan history and heritage journeys, encounters and influences

This book presents inter-disciplinary perspectives on the maritime journeys of the Macassan trepangers who sailed in fleets of wooden sailing vessels known as praus from the port city of Makassar in southern Sulawesi to the northern Australian coastline

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Clark, Marshall Alexander (Editor), May, Sally K. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Acton, A.C.T. ANU E Press 2013©2013, 2013
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Collection: JSTOR Open Access Books - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Description
Summary:This book presents inter-disciplinary perspectives on the maritime journeys of the Macassan trepangers who sailed in fleets of wooden sailing vessels known as praus from the port city of Makassar in southern Sulawesi to the northern Australian coastline
Physical Description:vi, 238 pages illustrations
ISBN:9781922144966
1922144967