This page Highlights the research and writing of author Henry Van Zanden.
HENRY VAN ZANDEN BOOKS
The header (Designed by Rex Woodmore) is part of the proposed book cover for
Henry's next book 1766 Australia's First Pandemic
VANISHED SHIPWRECK SURVIVORS
‘The Lost White Tribes of Australia’
Author Henry Van Zanden was asking me about my experiences diving on the 1656 VOC wreck of the Gilt Dragon…cutting a long story short.....later I wrote a testimonial for his fascinating book:
The Lost White Tribes of Australia
‘The Lost White Tribes of Australia’
Author Henry Van Zanden was asking me about my experiences diving on the 1656 VOC wreck of the Gilt Dragon…cutting a long story short.....later I wrote a testimonial for his fascinating book:
The Lost White Tribes of Australia
'It has been my privilege to read Henry Van Zanden’s latest book:
‘The Lost White Tribes of Australia’. From the moment I received it, I was impressed by the quality of the print and images used. A great story that I can highly recommend.
It tells the intriguing tale of the survivors of shipwrecks on the coast of Australia and how they probably lived with and became part of Australian Aboriginal tribes. Historian & retired history teacher, Henry Van Zanden is recognized internationally as a leading expert in the history and discovery of Australia.' Rex Woodmore
THE LOST WHITE TRIBES of AUSTRALIA
Lost White Tribes
of Australia
It was quite a few years ago when it was my privilege to read, what was at the time, the latest book by Henry Van Zanden:
‘The Lost White Tribes of Australia’
From the moment I received it, I was impressed by the quality of the print and images used. A great story that I highly recommend. It tells the intriguing tale of the survivors of shipwrecks on the coast of Australia and how they probably lived with and became part of Australian Aboriginal tribes.
‘The Lost White Tribes of Australia’
From the moment I received it, I was impressed by the quality of the print and images used. A great story that I highly recommend. It tells the intriguing tale of the survivors of shipwrecks on the coast of Australia and how they probably lived with and became part of Australian Aboriginal tribes.
The Lost White Tribes of Australia Part 1:
1656 The First Settlement of Australia:
The story of the Lost White Tribes of Australia confirms longstanding rumors, never previously proven true, that a community of Dutch-descended people was found … in the early 19th century. Lt. Robert Dale in 1832 Western Australia said:“A small community, all as white as himself, he said about three hundred; that they lived in houses enclosed all together within a great wall to defend them from black men; that their fathers came here 170 years ago, from a distant land across the sea …”
1656 The First Settlement of Australia:
The story of the Lost White Tribes of Australia confirms longstanding rumors, never previously proven true, that a community of Dutch-descended people was found … in the early 19th century. Lt. Robert Dale in 1832 Western Australia said:“A small community, all as white as himself, he said about three hundred; that they lived in houses enclosed all together within a great wall to defend them from black men; that their fathers came here 170 years ago, from a distant land across the sea …”
Henry has gone on to produce several other great books.
Australia Discovered https://www.australiadiscovered.com.au/
Australia Discovered https://www.australiadiscovered.com.au/
Australia Discovered is a series of books and media encompassing the European discoveries, shipwrecks and settlements of Australia before the First Settlement in 1788.
Although rich in history, the period between 1606 and 1770 has been the most neglected part of our history.
For instance, Australia’s first discoverer, Captain Willem Janszoon, has been the most neglected historical figure in our history.
Although rich in history, the period between 1606 and 1770 has been the most neglected part of our history.
For instance, Australia’s first discoverer, Captain Willem Janszoon, has been the most neglected historical figure in our history.
1629 MUTINY on the BATAVIA
A book by Henry Van Zanden (Author) 2016
The tragic tale of the Batavia is one of the greatest stories ever told. Indeed, when Commander Pelsaert’s Journal was first published in 1647, it became a best seller. Mutiny on the Batavia has everything: drama, romance, adventure, mystery, murder, massacre and mayhem. In 1628, the Dutch East Indiaman Batavia was the largest ship built by the biggest company in the world, the Dutch East India Company [VOC]. Filled full of treasure, plots of mutiny fermented during the long voyage to Batavia, the main trading centre for the VOC in the East Indies.
However, before a mutiny could be effected, the Batavia sank 60 km off the Western Australian coast.
More than 200 survivors, including women and children, scrambled ashore a group of small desert islands. After the Commander and Captain took the only boat large enough to sail the 3,000 km voyage to Batavia (Jakarta), the leadership fell to Jeronimus Cornelisz, a master manipulator intent on murdering most of the survivors.
Two parallel plots, the story of the ship, Batavia, and story of Batavia, the city fortress under siege by 20,000 men, provide a unifying link. Through the characters and events, both plots intersect with the final action delivering a fascinating conclusion with a remarkable and unexpected twist.
In order to give the reader the best experience and understanding to the most amazing events, it has been written as a historical fiction. While every attempt has been made to create a story as historically accurate as possible, the author, Henry Van Zanden, has filled in the gaps as historical fiction.
1629 Mutiny on the Batavia was written with the aim of bringing the story to the cinemas. If it is expertly produced and directed, it will become one of the greatest movies ever made.
“If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten.”
― Rudyard Kipling, The Collected Works
Although the story by itself is enough to capture the reader’s imagination, it is also a story of absolute evil corrupting the good. If Satan did exist, he would have personified himself as Jeronimus Cornelisz,
It is a story of a struggle to retain our human dignity, our decency when the temptations of greed, lust, power and ultimately, a choice between a life as a murderer or death, are put to the test. Readers will ask themselves whether it is better to die an honourable death or live a dishonourable life as a murderer.
For the author it was a horrific journey: “I had to ‘live’ the evil that festered in the minds of maniacal men as well as ‘feel’ the terror of the helpless victims. I had to enter into a dark place, a place that I had never been before to engage in the most unspeakable evil and commit, in my mind, the most despicable and depraved acts of barbarism.” This is not a book for the very young or the faint hearted.
The book asks some uncomfortable questions, such as: How much evil would you be prepared to commit in order to stay alive? How many people would you kill before you stop?
“If only it were all so simple! If only there were evil people somewhere insidiously committing evil deeds, and it were necessary only to separate them from the rest of us and destroy them. But the line dividing good and evil cuts through the heart of every human being. And who is willing to destroy a piece of his own heart?”
― Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, The Gulag Archipelago 1918-1956
Henry Van Zanden australiadiscovered.com.au
However, before a mutiny could be effected, the Batavia sank 60 km off the Western Australian coast.
More than 200 survivors, including women and children, scrambled ashore a group of small desert islands. After the Commander and Captain took the only boat large enough to sail the 3,000 km voyage to Batavia (Jakarta), the leadership fell to Jeronimus Cornelisz, a master manipulator intent on murdering most of the survivors.
Two parallel plots, the story of the ship, Batavia, and story of Batavia, the city fortress under siege by 20,000 men, provide a unifying link. Through the characters and events, both plots intersect with the final action delivering a fascinating conclusion with a remarkable and unexpected twist.
In order to give the reader the best experience and understanding to the most amazing events, it has been written as a historical fiction. While every attempt has been made to create a story as historically accurate as possible, the author, Henry Van Zanden, has filled in the gaps as historical fiction.
1629 Mutiny on the Batavia was written with the aim of bringing the story to the cinemas. If it is expertly produced and directed, it will become one of the greatest movies ever made.
“If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten.”
― Rudyard Kipling, The Collected Works
Although the story by itself is enough to capture the reader’s imagination, it is also a story of absolute evil corrupting the good. If Satan did exist, he would have personified himself as Jeronimus Cornelisz,
It is a story of a struggle to retain our human dignity, our decency when the temptations of greed, lust, power and ultimately, a choice between a life as a murderer or death, are put to the test. Readers will ask themselves whether it is better to die an honourable death or live a dishonourable life as a murderer.
For the author it was a horrific journey: “I had to ‘live’ the evil that festered in the minds of maniacal men as well as ‘feel’ the terror of the helpless victims. I had to enter into a dark place, a place that I had never been before to engage in the most unspeakable evil and commit, in my mind, the most despicable and depraved acts of barbarism.” This is not a book for the very young or the faint hearted.
The book asks some uncomfortable questions, such as: How much evil would you be prepared to commit in order to stay alive? How many people would you kill before you stop?
“If only it were all so simple! If only there were evil people somewhere insidiously committing evil deeds, and it were necessary only to separate them from the rest of us and destroy them. But the line dividing good and evil cuts through the heart of every human being. And who is willing to destroy a piece of his own heart?”
― Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, The Gulag Archipelago 1918-1956
Henry Van Zanden australiadiscovered.com.au
Henry Van Zanden - Author, historian and retired history teacher, is recognized internationally as a leading expert in the history and discovery of Australia. Mr Van Zanden publishes his work through his own company Embossed Impression, located in Campbelltown, NSW, Australia, where he works as an Author, Writer and Printer.
Born Jan 15, 1956 of Dutch migrants who emigrated to Australia in 1952.
Henry has also written Children’s Books
The Boy who Discovered Australia (2020)
Discovery of Western Australia (2021)
Discovery of Tasmania and New Zealand (2021)
All books are illustrated in full colour.
https://www.australiadiscovered.com.au/
The Boy who Discovered Australia (2020)
Discovery of Western Australia (2021)
Discovery of Tasmania and New Zealand (2021)
All books are illustrated in full colour.
https://www.australiadiscovered.com.au/