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. These voyages date back to at least the 1700s...

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Other Authors: Clark, Marshall (Editor), May, Sally K. (Editor)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: ANU Press 2013
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