First published 2011
Captain Robert Fitz-roy leads a daring expedition into uncharted territory. His crew battles raging storms, hostile natives, and the harsh wilderness of the southern Pacific. As they navigate treacherous coastlines, they make groundbreaking discoveries that will change the course of science. But the journey takes a personal toll, as tensions rise and Fitz-roy must confront his own demons. In the end, this historic voyage becomes a quest for knowledge, survival, and the boundaries of human endurance.
Genres: science, historical-fiction, adventure, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: man-vs-nature, personal-journey
Setting: Southern Pacific, Uncharted Territory
Period: 1831-1836
746 pages · Hardcover · Legare Street Press