- 272 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
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About this book
Captain James Cook was the greatest explorer of his age, perhaps of any age. He was a leader of men, a master voyager who journeyed to unknown places, a seeker of knowledge who commanded three demanding scientific expeditions. He and his crews had encounters with peoples of the South Seas which could lead to mutual respect and trade, but also to misunderstanding and violence. Even before he died his exploits were widely admired. But his death at the hands of Hawaiians turned him into a legendary figure, a hero of the Enlightenment, who was said to have brought "civilization" to the Pacific while giving up his own life in the process. Yet despite everything that is known about Cook's life and many adventures, the man himself remains shrouded in mystery. With this book, Dan O'Sullivan seeks to put this right and casts vivid light on Cook's character, teasing out his personality from the pages of his own journals. As well as an original and illuminating re-examination of Cook's complex character, this is also a vivid introduction to his life and times which is essential reading for anyone with an interest in this incomparable sea-captain.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Contents
- List of Illustrations
- Introduction
- 1. Cook the Unknown
- Timeline of the First Voyage
- Part I: The Journals
- Part II: Cook's Relations with his Colleagues
- Part III: Cook's Relations with Pacific Islanders
- Part IV: Assumptions, Ambitions, Achievements
- Conclusion
- Abbreviations used in References
- References
- Suggested Reading
- Index
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