{"product_id":"an-unlikely-leader-by-dr-robert-barnes-9781920899196","title":"An Unlikely Leader","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite several landmarks across the state bearing his name, John Hunter, the second governor of New South Wales, remains somewhat of an enigma. His solitary, career-driven life on land and at sea was tumultuous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe went from a talented mariner to a captain responsible for the loss of the supply ship HMS Sirius in 1790 and then HMS Venerable in 1804. As a governor, he had a tough time making his mark and taking charge, and eventually failed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUpon his return to England, he went to great lengths to redeem his standing in society and succeeded in becoming an esteemed retired Vice-Admiral. His diaries, drawings, and maps remain important for the study of the founding of modern Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Unlikely Leader\u003c\/em\u003e by Dr Robert Barnes offers a captivating insight into the life and struggles of John Hunter, illuminating the complexities of leadership and redemption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46798454948076,"sku":"9781920899196","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25488873482871.jpg?v=1757196914","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/an-unlikely-leader-by-dr-robert-barnes-9781920899196","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}