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Synopsis
James Cook, sailor, surveyor, cartographer and explorer, was born in 1728 in Yorkshire and died in Hawaii in 1779. This is a set of 128 maps showing events in the life of the celebrated explorer. Beginning with his early years in England, his time in the North Sea coal trade and with the Royal Navy in Canada, they also cover in detail his three great voyages around the world in HMB Endeavour and HMS Resolution. Included on the maps are locations visited, named or surveyed by Cook, the routes of his voyages, and sites that have been marked in his honour such as monuments. Each group of maps is accompanied by explanatory text.
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James Cook, sailor, surveyor, cartographer and explorer, was born in 1728 in Yorkshire and died in Hawaii in 1779. This is a set of 128 maps showing events in the life of the celebrated explorer. Beginning with his early years in England, his time in the North Sea coal trade and with the Royal Navy in Canada, they also cover in detail his three great voyages around the world in HMB Endeavour and HMS Resolution.
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John Robson is a librarian at the University of Waikato and an active member of the Captain Cook Study Unit and the Cook Society.
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CAPTAIN COOK'S WORLD. Maps of the Life and Voyages of James Cook R.N.
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Random House, Auckland ( New-Zealand ), 2000
ISBN 10: 1869414098
ISBN 13: 9781869414092
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Seller: Librairie Rouchaleou, Saint-André-de-Sangonis, FR, France
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Couverture rigide. Condition: Très bon. 1 volume reliure cartonnée bleue de l'éditeur sous jaquette illustrée en couleurs, 212 pages, avec de nombreusescartes en couleurs. James Cook. Texte en langue anglaise. Bel exemplaire. Seller Inventory # 49442
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CAPTAIN COOK'S WORLD Maps of Life and Voyages of James Cook R.N.
Published by
Random House, New Zealand, 2000
ISBN 10: 1869414098
ISBN 13: 9781869414092
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Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: THOMAS RARE BOOKS, Yaxley, SUFFOLK, United Kingdom
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Hardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 212pp. 128 original maps produced for the book by the author. Illustrated blue d.j. No inscriptions, fading, or markings. Top edge of the d.j. a trifle rubbed. Seller Inventory # Q595
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