Captain Cook In Australia & New Zealand

Captain Cook In Australia & New Zealand

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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: Captain James Cook; A. H .& A. W. Reed (ed.)
Binding: Hardback
Published: A H & A W Reed, 1969

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Worn slipcase. Boards in good conditon. Minor chip on V1 DJ. Internally sound and sturdy copies.

This historical account chronicles Captain James Cook's groundbreaking voyages to New Zealand, detailing his initial encounters with the indigenous Māori people and his meticulous charting of the islands' coastlines. The narrative presents a firsthand perspective of 18th-century exploration, illustrating the challenges and triumphs of navigating uncharted waters. Readers will find an authoritative record of geographical discovery and early cultural exchange, offering invaluable insights into a pivotal period of global history. The work captures the spirit of scientific inquiry and the adventurous pursuit of knowledge that defined Cook's expeditions.

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Description

Author: Captain James Cook; A. H .& A. W. Reed (ed.)
Binding: Hardback
Published: A H & A W Reed, 1969

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Worn slipcase. Boards in good conditon. Minor chip on V1 DJ. Internally sound and sturdy copies.

This historical account chronicles Captain James Cook's groundbreaking voyages to New Zealand, detailing his initial encounters with the indigenous Māori people and his meticulous charting of the islands' coastlines. The narrative presents a firsthand perspective of 18th-century exploration, illustrating the challenges and triumphs of navigating uncharted waters. Readers will find an authoritative record of geographical discovery and early cultural exchange, offering invaluable insights into a pivotal period of global history. The work captures the spirit of scientific inquiry and the adventurous pursuit of knowledge that defined Cook's expeditions.