The wreck of the barque Stefano off the north west cape of Australia in 1875

The wreck of the barque Stefano off the north west cape of Australia in 1875

by Gustave Rathe

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One of only ten crew members to make it to shore after a shipwreck, sixteen-year-old Miho Baccich struggles to survive, with the aid of an aboriginal tribe, on the desolate North West Cape of Australia.

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    How does sixteen-year-old Miho Baccich’s youth and background influence his perspective and resilience compared to the older, more experienced sailors as they face the initial trauma of the shipwreck?

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    In what ways does this harrowing survival story challenge or subvert the traditional 19th-century European narratives of exploration and encounters with indigenous peoples?

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    Consider a time in your own life when you were thrust into an entirely unfamiliar environment or culture; how did you adapt, and what helped you survive the transition?

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