Book condition in fine. Front and back dust jacket and book boards fine condition. Spine intact. Text body clean. Oversize book. excellent copy. "James Cook R.N." is a pictorial biography providing an artistic and historical overview of Captain James Cook?s life, featuring over 80 illustrations by Frank Pash. This book provides a broad artistic overview of Captain James Cook?s life and times, integrating historical context with visual representation. Frank Pash?s illustrations include oil paintings, watercolours, and drawings depicting Cook's voyages, explorations, and eventual death in Hawaii. The book contains over 80 of Pash?s works, including pieces bequeathed to the people of Albany, Western Australia, highlighting both historical and cultural significance Western Australian Government/The narrative provides a broad, accessible account of Cook?s upbringing, naval career, and significant expeditions across the Pacific, integrating historical detail with illustrative storytelling. It emphasizes key moments such as Cook?s early life in Yorkshire, his navigation of uncharted waters, encounters with indigenous peoples, and contributions to scientific knowledge through exploration. Frank Pash, noted for his studies at Leeds College of Art and the Royal College of Arts, combines artistic skill with historical research, producing works that are both visually striking and historically authentic. The book's illustrations also include pieces bequeathed to the people of Albany, Western Australia, highlighting the regional cultural significance of Cook?s explorations. Its format and combination of text and imagery make it suitable for educational purposes, casual reading, and display,
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Title: James Cook R N : Frank Pash - Charles
Publisher: Kornada Pty Ltd, Australia
Publication Date: 1989
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0731677064
ISBN 13: 9780731677061
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

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