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Captain James Cook, The Circumnavigator (1907)

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Captain James Cook, The Circumnavigator is a biography written by Arthur Kitson and published in 1907. The book chronicles the life and achievements of Captain James Cook, a British explorer and navigator who is best known for his three voyages to the Pacific Ocean. The book covers Cook's early life, his naval career, and his voyages to the Pacific, which included the discovery of the east coast of Australia, the first European contact with Hawaii, and the exploration of New Zealand and the South Pacific. Kitson's narrative is based on primary sources, including Cook's journals and letters, and provides a detailed account of Cook's voyages and his interactions with the indigenous peoples he encountered. The book also explores Cook's legacy and his impact on the history of exploration and navigation. Overall, Captain James Cook, The Circumnavigator is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on the life and accomplishments of one of the most important figures in the history of exploration.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781437013726
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 572
  • Udgivet:
  • 18. august 2008
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x37 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 1002 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 13. december 2024
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Captain James Cook, The Circumnavigator is a biography written by Arthur Kitson and published in 1907. The book chronicles the life and achievements of Captain James Cook, a British explorer and navigator who is best known for his three voyages to the Pacific Ocean. The book covers Cook's early life, his naval career, and his voyages to the Pacific, which included the discovery of the east coast of Australia, the first European contact with Hawaii, and the exploration of New Zealand and the South Pacific. Kitson's narrative is based on primary sources, including Cook's journals and letters, and provides a detailed account of Cook's voyages and his interactions with the indigenous peoples he encountered. The book also explores Cook's legacy and his impact on the history of exploration and navigation. Overall, Captain James Cook, The Circumnavigator is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on the life and accomplishments of one of the most important figures in the history of exploration.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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