Captain Cook is generally acknowledged as the first great European scientific explorer. Despite his ordinary roots, he had risen through the ranks to become a remarkable officer. Hisexploration of the South Pacific resulted not only in the charting of New Zealand, the east cost of Australia and many Pacific islands, but also in the discovery and description of many plants, societies and animals previously unknown to Europeans. This book, published to accompany theNational Maritime Museum's groundbreaking new exhibition on ...
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Captain Cook is generally acknowledged as the first great European scientific explorer. Despite his ordinary roots, he had risen through the ranks to become a remarkable officer. Hisexploration of the South Pacific resulted not only in the charting of New Zealand, the east cost of Australia and many Pacific islands, but also in the discovery and description of many plants, societies and animals previously unknown to Europeans. This book, published to accompany theNational Maritime Museum's groundbreaking new exhibition on ocean exploration "Oceans of Discovery", provides and overview of Cook's achievements. With chapters on Cook's great voyages, scientific exploration, ship construction, cannibalism and art, this book is a fascinating and accessible account, featuring many beautiful images from the Museum's own collection.
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Add this copy of Captain Cook in the Pacific to cart. $5.78, good condition, Sold by Once Upon A Time Books rated 1.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Tontitown, AR, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by National Maritime Museum.
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Very Good. Bend in front cover and small scuffs on edge. Contents appears unread/like new. Trade paperback (US). Sewn binding. 138 p. Contains: Illustrations.
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New. Size: 7.2 x 0.5 x 9.8 inches; An informative look at the three great Pacific voyages of one of the world's greatest scientific explorers, with chapters detailing the human implications of Captain James Cook's 'discoveries', exploration, ship contruction and art. About the Author: Nigel Rigby is head of research at the National Maritime Museum. 144 pages. Cook, James, 1728-1779--Travel--Pacific Area, Voyages around the world--History--18th century, Explorers--Great Britain--Biography, Oceania--Discovery and exploration.
