Captain James Cook

Name: Captain James Cook
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780340825563
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By Richard Hough

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Captain James Cook by Richard Hough delves into the life and achievements of the legendary British explorer. It chronicles Cook's rise from humble beginnings to becoming a pioneering navigator and cartographer during the Age of Discovery. The biography explores his voyages, interactions with indigenous cultures, and his impact on maritime exploration.
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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in maritime history and the Age of Exploration. It provides an in-depth look at the life and voyages of an iconic explorer, offering insights into his voyages and their impact on the world. If you're fascinated by tales of adventure and discovery, this biography captures the spirit of exploration and the challenges faced on the high seas.

Captain James Cook

An exciting and marvellously readable biography of Captain James Cook, the last of the great navigators.

An exciting and marvellously readable biography of Captain James Cook, the last of the great navigators.

Description

In Cook's relatively short but adventurous life (1728-79), he voyaged to the eastern and western seaboards of North America, the North and South Pacific, and the Arctic and Antarctic, bringing about a new comprehension of the world's geography and its peoples.

He was a linking figure between the grey speculation of the early 18th century and the industrial age of the first half of the 19th century. This biography provides insights and interpretations of the life of one of the world's greatest mariners.

Captain James Cook by Richard Hough explores these extraordinary journeys and the impact Cook had on our understanding of the world.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Captain James Cook by Richard Hough is praised for its engaging and entertaining writing style. It is lauded for capturing the essence of sea adventures convincingly, offering a fascinating and skilful portrayal that honours the navigator's legacy.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780340825563

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 March 2003

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Coronet Books

Illustration: 16pp b/w

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 164.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 416g

Pages: 528

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Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Explorer & Adventurer Biographies Global History History & Military Non-Fiction Richard Hough Science & Nature

About the Author

Richard Hough with his high reputation as a biographer and naval historian, is the author of many books. He wrote THE MURDER OF CAPTAIN COOK in 1979 to mark the bicentenary of the explorer's death in that year.