To Go Upon Discovery: James Cook and Canada, from 1758 to 1779

Suthren, Victor

ISBN 10: 1550023276 / ISBN 13: 9781550023275

Published by Dundurn Press, 2000

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Synopsis:

To Go Upon Discovery begins with Cook’s arrival in Canada in 1758 and ends with his appointment to take Endeavour to the South Pacific. In between these dates, we witness the siege of Louisbourg during the Seven Years’ War, where Cook made his almost accidental discovery of the surveying techniques that distinguished him and gave him a prominent place in history. We see the development of his abilities while based in Halifax (1759-62), a port he knew better than any but his home port of Whitby, England. We are also party to the detailed description of Cook’s Newfoundland survey of 1763-67.

To Go Upon Discovery begins with Cook''s arrival in Canada in 1758 and ends with his appointment to take Endeavour to the South Pacific. In between these dates, we witness the siege of Louisbourg during the Seven Years'' War, where Cook made his almost accidental discovery of the surveying techniques that distinguished him and gave him a prominent place in history. We see the development of his abilities while based in Halifax (1759-62), a port he knew better than any but his home port of Whitby, England. We are also party to the detailed description of Cook''s Newfoundland survey of 1763-67.

About the Author:

Victor Suthren is a writer and historian with a special interest in maritime history. A former director general of the Canadian War Museum, he lives in Merrickville, Ontario.

Bibliographic Details

Title: To Go Upon Discovery: James Cook and Canada,...
Publisher: Dundurn Press
Publication Date: 2000
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: good