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There are more than one
hundred notable shipwrecks that occurred off the coast of
Madagascar. Shipwrecks of Madagascar recounts the stories
from ancient to modern times and the fate and adventures of
survivors. It covers ships of the mighty Portuguese, Dutch,
British, and French East India Companies, of numerous pirates
who visited or settled there, of the British and French Navies,
of the sailing vessels and steamers of the 19th
century, and of more recent times.
Shipwrecks are unknown relics
for most people. This captivating book provides an interesting
history into the many that occurred and helped shape Madagascar
into the country it is today.
About the Author
Pierre van den
Boogaerde was born and raised in Ghent, a provincial town in
Belgium. He studied law and economics both in Belgium and the
U.S. He spent most of his career working for an international
financial organization based in Washington, D.C. but was posted
in Madagascar about three years ago. Pierre has also been an
avid wreck diver for about 30 years.
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 Hard Cover -
6x9 - 348 pages - $30.50
ISBN: 978-1-60693-494-4
ISBN / SKU:
1-60693-494-5
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