Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Plastic sleeve protector on dust jacket, yellowed block

This compelling historical biography, The Viking Of Van Diemen's Land: The Stormy Life Of Jorgen Jorgensen, chronicles the extraordinary and tumultuous existence of Jorgen Jorgensen, a figure whose life spanned multiple continents and roles. The narrative details his improbable journey from a Danish adventurer to a self-proclaimed king, and later, a convict in the harsh penal colony of Van Diemen's Land. Clune and Stephensen vividly portray a man of relentless spirit, whose escapades included whaling, espionage, and political intrigue. This account presents a gripping look at a truly unique historical character, illustrating the dramatic forces that shaped early colonial Australia and the broader European landscape of the 19th century.