
Captain Cook: His Artists • His Voyages
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: Australian Consolidated Press, 1970
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Some foxing to DJ, board and pages internally. Text legible.
This historical account chronicles the groundbreaking expeditions of Captain James Cook, focusing specifically on the pivotal role played by the artists who accompanied him. It uncovers the visual legacy of these voyages, presenting a unique perspective on the scientific and cultural discoveries made during Cook's circumnavigations. The narrative illustrates how these artists meticulously documented new lands, peoples, flora, and fauna, providing invaluable insights into the 18th-century world. Captain Cook: His Artists • His Voyages details the artistic endeavors that transformed exploration into a visual record, offering a rich tapestry of discovery and artistic achievement.
Author: Jim Fagan (Editor)
Binding: Hardback
Published: Australian Consolidated Press, 1970
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Some foxing to DJ, board and pages internally. Text legible.
This historical account chronicles the groundbreaking expeditions of Captain James Cook, focusing specifically on the pivotal role played by the artists who accompanied him. It uncovers the visual legacy of these voyages, presenting a unique perspective on the scientific and cultural discoveries made during Cook's circumnavigations. The narrative illustrates how these artists meticulously documented new lands, peoples, flora, and fauna, providing invaluable insights into the 18th-century world. Captain Cook: His Artists • His Voyages details the artistic endeavors that transformed exploration into a visual record, offering a rich tapestry of discovery and artistic achievement.
