Product Description

Captain James Cook is the greatest explorer-seaman of all time, yet the world had to wait almost two centuries for the first full-scale biography to do justice to the man and his achievements. The culmination of the life work of the most distinguished historian of Pacific exploration, this lavishly illustrated biography places Cook in the context of his times and affirms his eminence in the history of maritime discovery.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #683851 in Books
• Published on: 1992-04-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 772 pages

Review
'Definitive is a word to use sparingly, but it applies to this life of Cook ... The book abounds in fresh insights and fascinating information.' The American Historical Review