Captain James Cook And His Times
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Few figures in the age of exploration loom as large as Captain James Cook, whose three legendary voyages reshaped the world's understanding of geography, peoples, and possibility. Captain James Cook and His Times, edited by Robin Fisher and Hugh Johnston, is a scholarly anthology that presents a rich collection of essays examining Cook's life, his extraordinary Pacific expeditions, and the broader historical and cultural currents of the eighteenth century that defined his era. Drawing on contributions from leading historians, the volume chronicles Cook's achievements not in isolation, but as a product of Enlightenment-era ambitions — scientific inquiry, imperial expansion, and cross-cultural encounter — situating his voyages within the complex political and social world of Georgian Britain and the vast oceanic frontiers he charted. The anthology is distinguished by its multi-disciplinary depth, weaving together perspectives on navigation, natural history, indigenous encounters, and colonial consequence with rigorous academic precision. Fisher and Johnston's editorial vision ensures a balanced and nuanced portrait, one that resists simple heroism in favour of historical complexity. Published by the Australian National University Press, the collection carries the scholarly authority of an institution deeply invested in the Pacific world Cook did so much to bring to European attention. For historians, enthusiasts, and anyone captivated by the age of sail, this volume raises a compelling question: how does the legacy of one man's curiosity continue to ripple across the cultures and coastlines he encountered?
Author: Robin Fisher & Hugh Johnston
Format: Hardback
Published: 1979, Australian National University Press
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Few figures in the age of exploration loom as large as Captain James Cook, whose three legendary voyages reshaped the world's understanding of geography, peoples, and possibility. Captain James Cook and His Times, edited by Robin Fisher and Hugh Johnston, is a scholarly anthology that presents a rich collection of essays examining Cook's life, his extraordinary Pacific expeditions, and the broader historical and cultural currents of the eighteenth century that defined his era. Drawing on contributions from leading historians, the volume chronicles Cook's achievements not in isolation, but as a product of Enlightenment-era ambitions — scientific inquiry, imperial expansion, and cross-cultural encounter — situating his voyages within the complex political and social world of Georgian Britain and the vast oceanic frontiers he charted. The anthology is distinguished by its multi-disciplinary depth, weaving together perspectives on navigation, natural history, indigenous encounters, and colonial consequence with rigorous academic precision. Fisher and Johnston's editorial vision ensures a balanced and nuanced portrait, one that resists simple heroism in favour of historical complexity. Published by the Australian National University Press, the collection carries the scholarly authority of an institution deeply invested in the Pacific world Cook did so much to bring to European attention. For historians, enthusiasts, and anyone captivated by the age of sail, this volume raises a compelling question: how does the legacy of one man's curiosity continue to ripple across the cultures and coastlines he encountered?