Adam Courtenay presents Three Sheets to the Wind

In person History Talk

Join bestselling author, Adam Courtenay, as he discusses his rollicking new book, Three Sheets to the Wind.

In 1796, Calcutta-based Scottish merchants Campbell & Clark dispatched a ship – the Sydney Cove – to NSW. The ship was laden with all kinds of goods, including 7000 gallons of rum which the merchants planned to sell to make their fortune. But when the Sydney Cove was wrecked north of Van Diemen’s Land, cargo master William Clark and 16 crew members had to walk 600 miles to Sydney Town to get help to save the rest of the crew and the precious goods. Assisted by at least six Indigenous clans on his journey, Clark saw more of the country than Joseph Banks ever did, and his eventual report led to far-reaching consequences for the fledgling colony.

And the rum? Come along and find out. 

Event Organiser: Sutherland Shire Libraries

Cost: Free

Event website:  https://www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/Community/Library/Services/Books-amp-Reading/Author-Talks/Adam-Courtenay-presents-Three-Sheets-to-the-Wind-Author-Talk

Event Bookings:  https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/adam-courtenay-presents-three-sheets-to-the-wind-tickets-394914117757

Event contact: library@ssc.nsw.gov.au (02) 9710 0351

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