The Journals of Captain Cook

Informationen zum Autor James R. Cook Klappentext The writings of a first-rate scientist and daring adventurer, and a major inspiration for Elizabeth Gilbert's bestselling novel The Signature of All Things John Cook led three famous expeditions to the Pacific Ocean between 1768 and 1779. In voyages that ranged from the Antarctic circle to the Arctic Sea, Cook charted Australia and the whole coast of New Zealand, and brought back detailed descriptions of the natural history of the Pacific. Accounts based on Cook's journals were issued at the time, but it was not until this century that the original journals were published in Beaglehole's definitive edition. His journals tell the story of these voyages as Cook wanted it to be told, radiating the ambition, courage and skill which enabled him to carry out an unrivalled series of expeditions in dangerous waters. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. Zusammenfassung Cook led three famous expeditions to the Pacific Ocean between 1768 and 1779. In voyages that ranged from the Antarctic circle to the Arctic Sea, Cook charted Australia and the whole coast of New Zealand, and brought back descriptions of the natural history of the Pacific. This title tells the story of these voyages. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of maps General Introduction The First Voyage, 1768-1771 Voyage Maps Introduction Journal The Second Voyage, 1772-1775 Voyage Maps Introduction Journal The Third Voyage, 1776-1780 Voyage Maps Introduction Journal Postscript: The Death of Cook Glossary Index of Persons Index of Places Location Maps...

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: J. C. Beaglehole, Captain James Cook, James Cook, James R. Cook, Philip Edwards, Phillip Edwards, Hakluyt Society
• Collaboration: Philip Edwards (Editeur)
• Edition: Penguin Books Uk
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Poche format B
• Sortie: 02.09.1999
• EAN: 9780140436471
• ISBN: 978-0-14-043647-1
• Pages: 646
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 198 mm x 25 mm
• Thèmes: Penguin Classics; Penguin Classics
• Catégories: Littérature > Littérature (récits); Littérature spécialisée > Histoire > Autres; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, Diaries, letters & journals, HISTORY / Modern / 18th Century, HISTORY / Expeditions & Discoveries, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Autobiography: historical, political & military, General & world history, c 1500 onwards to present day, General and world history, Autobiography: historical, political and military, Diaries, letters and journals, Australasia, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Atlantic Islands, Australasia, Oceania & other land areas