The Life Of Captain James 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: J.C. Beaglehole
Binding: Hardback
Published: Adam & Charles Black., 1974
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Top-edge discoloured due to tanning. Some slight peels to DJ and bumps.
This definitive biography, The Life Of Captain James Cook, chronicles the extraordinary voyages and profound impact of one of history's most significant navigators. It meticulously details Cook's three epic expeditions across the Pacific, mapping uncharted territories and expanding the known world. The narrative uncovers the challenges faced by his crews, the scientific observations made, and the complex interactions with various indigenous populations. Beaglehole's authoritative work presents a comprehensive portrait of Cook's character, leadership, and enduring legacy in exploration and scientific discovery. This scholarly account stands as an essential resource for understanding 18th-century maritime history and the age of exploration.
Author: J.C. Beaglehole
Binding: Hardback
Published: Adam & Charles Black., 1974
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Top-edge discoloured due to tanning. Some slight peels to DJ and bumps.
This definitive biography, The Life Of Captain James Cook, chronicles the extraordinary voyages and profound impact of one of history's most significant navigators. It meticulously details Cook's three epic expeditions across the Pacific, mapping uncharted territories and expanding the known world. The narrative uncovers the challenges faced by his crews, the scientific observations made, and the complex interactions with various indigenous populations. Beaglehole's authoritative work presents a comprehensive portrait of Cook's character, leadership, and enduring legacy in exploration and scientific discovery. This scholarly account stands as an essential resource for understanding 18th-century maritime history and the age of exploration.