An Unlikely Leader: The Life and Times of Captain John Hunter

by Robert Barnes

Despite 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. He 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. Upon...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1920899197
• ISBN13: 9781920899196
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Sydney University Press
• Length: 342 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.8" x 8.3"