JOURNAL ARTICLE

First Encounters: The Early Pacific and European Narratives of Abel Tasman's 1642 Voyage.

  • Published In: Great Circle, 2025, v. 47, n. 2. P. 155 1 of 3

  • Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Stelten, Ruud 3 of 3

Abstract

The article reviews Rüdiger Mack's book, "First Encounters: The Early Pacific and European Narratives of Abel Tasman’s 1642 Voyage," which explores various aspects of Tasman's voyage, including Indigenous perspectives and European narratives. The book is structured in a way that presents fragmented insights rather than a cohesive thesis, with some chapters offering new information while others delve into detailed analyses of sources related to the voyage. Notably, Chapter 4 highlights Indigenous viewpoints, although it introduces Māori terms without sufficient explanation. The review notes that while the book is a valuable reference for those interested in Tasman's exploits, its dense and convoluted nature may not engage a general audience effectively. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Great Circle. 2025/07, Vol. 47, Issue 2, p155
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0156-8698
  • Accession Number:190458892
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