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The voyages of Captain Cook : 101 questions and answers about the explorer and his three great scientific expeditions, Anthony Cornish

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"Captain James Cook is probably the most famous maritime explorer of all time, and with good reason. The three voyages of discovery he made between 1768 and his death in 1779 set new standards in navigation, surveying and shipboard health. Among his many achievements he dispelled the myth of a Great Southern Continent, established that New Zealand was two islands and discovered and charted the eastern coast of Australia to a high degree of accuracy. The retinues of gentleman scientists that sailed with him made advances in astronomy, botany and zoology, and artists such as Sydney Parkinson, Alexander Buchan, and William Hodges provided Europeans with some of the first images of the exotic peoples, flora and fauna of the Pacific." "Much has been written about Cook, but in this format the author, Anthony Cornish, is able to structure the book as a Question & Answer session, to discuss the 101 most pertinent and interesting questions relating to Cook's career and character, the objectives and route of each of his voyages, and the key events. Beautifully enhanced with engravings from the published narratives of the voyages, artefacts and paintings now held in the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, and photographs of the Endeavor replica, this is an essential companion for any Cook enthusiast."--BOOK JACKET
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Extent
112 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates
Note
Map on lining papers
Contents
  • The early years
  • Cook's world
  • The Endeavour voyage (1768-1771)
  • The resolution and Adventure voyage (1772-1775)
  • The Resolution and Discovery voyage (1776-1780)
  • Cook's legacy
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9781844860609
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The voyages of Captain Cook : 101 questions and answers about the explorer and his three great scientific expeditions
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The voyages of Captain Cook
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101 questions and answers about the explorer and his three great scientific expeditions
Statement of responsibility
Anthony Cornish
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Author
Subject
Language
eng
Summary
"Captain James Cook is probably the most famous maritime explorer of all time, and with good reason. The three voyages of discovery he made between 1768 and his death in 1779 set new standards in navigation, surveying and shipboard health. Among his many achievements he dispelled the myth of a Great Southern Continent, established that New Zealand was two islands and discovered and charted the eastern coast of Australia to a high degree of accuracy. The retinues of gentleman scientists that sailed with him made advances in astronomy, botany and zoology, and artists such as Sydney Parkinson, Alexander Buchan, and William Hodges provided Europeans with some of the first images of the exotic peoples, flora and fauna of the Pacific." "Much has been written about Cook, but in this format the author, Anthony Cornish, is able to structure the book as a Question & Answer session, to discuss the 101 most pertinent and interesting questions relating to Cook's career and character, the objectives and route of each of his voyages, and the key events. Beautifully enhanced with engravings from the published narratives of the voyages, artefacts and paintings now held in the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, and photographs of the Endeavor replica, this is an essential companion for any Cook enthusiast."--BOOK JACKET
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Cornish, Tony
Dewey number
910.92
Illustrations
  • illustrations
  • maps
  • portraits
  • plates
Index
index present
Literary form
non fiction
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • Cook, James
  • Endeavour (Ship)
  • Explorers
  • Discoveries in geography
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The voyages of Captain Cook : 101 questions and answers about the explorer and his three great scientific expeditions, Anthony Cornish
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Publication
Copyright
Note
Map on lining papers
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 110-111)
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volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier.
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent.
Contents
The early years -- Cook's world -- The Endeavour voyage (1768-1771) -- The resolution and Adventure voyage (1772-1775) -- The Resolution and Discovery voyage (1776-1780) -- Cook's legacy
Dimensions
22 cm.
Extent
112 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates
Form of item
regular print reproduction
Isbn
9781844860609
Isbn Type
(hbk.)
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia.
Media type code
  • n
Other physical details
illustrations (some colour), maps, portraits
Specific material designation
regular print
Label
The voyages of Captain Cook : 101 questions and answers about the explorer and his three great scientific expeditions, Anthony Cornish
Publication
Copyright
Note
Map on lining papers
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 110-111)
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier.
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent.
Contents
The early years -- Cook's world -- The Endeavour voyage (1768-1771) -- The resolution and Adventure voyage (1772-1775) -- The Resolution and Discovery voyage (1776-1780) -- Cook's legacy
Dimensions
22 cm.
Extent
112 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates
Form of item
regular print reproduction
Isbn
9781844860609
Isbn Type
(hbk.)
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia.
Media type code
  • n
Other physical details
illustrations (some colour), maps, portraits
Specific material designation
regular print

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