Captain Cook: His Artists, His Voyages; The Daily Telegraph Portfolio Of Original Works By Artists Who Sailed With Captain Cook
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Jim Fagan (editor)
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Daily Telegraph, 1970
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
This non-fiction volume presents a unique historical and artistic account of Captain Cook's groundbreaking voyages. It showcases a remarkable portfolio of original works by the artists who accompanied Cook, offering a visual chronicle of the expeditions and the lands and peoples encountered. The book details the significant contributions of these artists in documenting the natural world and indigenous cultures, providing invaluable insights into 18th-century exploration and scientific discovery. It is an essential acquisition for enthusiasts of maritime history, art history, and the Age of Exploration, illustrating the intersection of scientific endeavor and artistic expression.
Author: Jim Fagan (editor)
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Daily Telegraph, 1970
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
This non-fiction volume presents a unique historical and artistic account of Captain Cook's groundbreaking voyages. It showcases a remarkable portfolio of original works by the artists who accompanied Cook, offering a visual chronicle of the expeditions and the lands and peoples encountered. The book details the significant contributions of these artists in documenting the natural world and indigenous cultures, providing invaluable insights into 18th-century exploration and scientific discovery. It is an essential acquisition for enthusiasts of maritime history, art history, and the Age of Exploration, illustrating the intersection of scientific endeavor and artistic expression.