{"product_id":"australia-and-china-before-captain-cook-how-trepang-sea-voyages-and-cultural-exchange-linked-australia-to-asia-hardcover","title":"Australia and China Before Captain Cook: How Trepang, Sea Voyages, and Cultural Exchange Linked Australia to Asia - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarji Hill\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUncover the surprising history of trade and friendship between northern Australia and Asia before European settlement.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor centuries, seafarers from Asia journeyed across an ancient ocean highway to northern Australia. Macassan trepang traders sailed from what is now Indonesia in search of sea cucumbers-known as trepang. These voyages forged early links between Asia and Australia, shaping trade, culture, and friendship with Australia's First Nations peoples.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis engaging and accessible book explores questions such as: Did the Chinese visit Australia long ago? and Why was trepang so highly prized? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt takes readers on the journey of the Macassans, reveals how rock art records their visits, and explains why this centuries-long exchange eventually came to an end. The story concludes with The Trepang Legacy, showing how these encounters left lasting marks on language, culture, and memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten for curious minds and students, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAustralia and China Before Captain Cook\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a clear and compelling introduction to Australia's earliest international connections. It highlights how trade and cultural exchange shaped history long before Captain Cook's arrival, giving readers a richer understanding of Australia's place in Asia and the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for classrooms, libraries, and anyone interested in Australia's hidden past, this first book in the Chinese Australians series brings to life a little-known chapter of history that continues to resonate today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 x 10 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 01, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53329640194355,"sku":"9781763738423","price":39.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/wbelQ86JwB9781763738423.webp?v=1778171584","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/australia-and-china-before-captain-cook-how-trepang-sea-voyages-and-cultural-exchange-linked-australia-to-asia-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}