Hough, Richard
Captain James Cook
- ISBN 13:
- 9780340825563
- author:
- Hough, Richard
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Coronet
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 512
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 16.4 x 3.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Captain James Cook's remarkable life was marked by a series of groundbreaking voyages that transformed our understanding of the world's geography and its peoples.
From his early years to his death in 1779, Cook's adventures took him to the eastern and western seaboards of North America, the North and South Pacific, and the Arctic and Antarctic, leaving an indelible mark on the world of exploration.
This biography offers a fresh perspective on the life of one of the world's greatest mariners, exploring the key events and interpretations that shaped his remarkable journey.
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