{"title":"Victor Briggs","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the engaging world of Victor Briggs, a renowned author celebrated for his vivid storytelling and deep dives into history and military themes. Explore his works and embark on gripping adventures that bring the past to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVictor Briggs's notable contribution to literature is the captivating series \u003cem\u003eSeafaring\u003c\/em\u003e. This series takes you on a journey across the high seas, delving into fascinating historical events and the intricacies of naval warfare. With a knack for thorough research and compelling narratives, Briggs ensures each book is both educational and enthralling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders who are passionate about history and keen on exploring the dynamics of military life will find Briggs's books to be invaluable additions to their collection. Each story offers not just entertainment but a vivid recreation of historical moments that shaped our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a history enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, Victor Briggs's works promise to enrich your understanding and provide hours of engaging reading. Discover his collection today and immerse yourself in a world where history meets storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"seafaring-by-victor-briggs-9781922613592","title":"Seafaring","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFor various reasons, this story cannot be proven. But that does not matter to me because in my Aboriginal way of being and knowing, stories like my uncle's do not need modern scientific proof to have validity - the role of story in Indigenous community is key to all aspects of our Culture.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA long time ago Indigenous Australian seafarers sailed to Hawaii on the trade winds. When they got there they exchanged skills, information and technology.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA story told to his uncle by an Indigenous Hawaiian elder would change the shape of Gumbaynggirr\/Gamilaroi man Victor Briggs' life, and send him on a search for answers to the question: were Indigenous Australians master navigators of one of the world's largest oceans, the South Pacific? Is this yet another example of suppression of the past in colonial history?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBringing voice to his ancestors and the power of oral storytelling, Victor shares his compelling journey into the past through research, stories, and visions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis seed of an idea is crying out for further research about the world's largest ocean and its Indigenous trading networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is an astounding book of research, dream, speculation and defiance. It shines an audacious light on the history of this country...and the world. - Bruce Pascoe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849952088300,"sku":"9781922613592","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14547043482872.jpg?v=1759066372"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/victor-briggs.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}