Captain Cook in the Pacific / Nigel Rigby and Pieter van der Merwe ; with an introduction by Glyn Williams

Rigby, Nigel

ISBN 10: 0948065435 / ISBN 13: 9780948065439

Published by London : National Maritime Museum, 2002

About this Item

Very good paperback copy; edges somewhat slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 138, [6] p. : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 25 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (p. [139]) and index. Subjects; Cook, James 1728-1779 Travel Pacific Area. Cook, James 1728-1779 Voyages around the world History 18th century. Explorers Great Britain Biography. 1 Kg.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Captain Cook in the Pacific / Nigel Rigby and Pieter van der Merwe ; with an introduction by Glyn Williams
• Publisher: London : National Maritime Museum
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0948065435
• ISBN 13: 9780948065439
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Weight: 1 kilogram

About this title

Synopsis

An informative look at the three great Pacific voyages of one of the world's greatest scientific explorers, with chapters detailing the human implications of Captain James Cook's 'discoveries', exploration, ship contruction and art.

About the Authors

Pieter van der Merwe is the National Maritime Museum's General Editor.

Nigel Rigby is head of research at the National Maritime Museum.