Books with title Captain Cook's Pacific Explorations

How many times did Captain Cook cross the Pacific? Where was he forced to turn back by walls of ice--twice? Why did he meet such a tragic end? More than 200 years ago, Captain James Cook guided his small wooden sailing ship on three truly epic voyages across uncharted oceans. As one of the world’s greatest-ever navigators and explorers, he journeyed much farther than most jet-setting travelers fly today. Discover how Cook and his crew visited lands where Europeans had never set foot. Find out how they suffered tremendous hardship at sea, yet mapped thousands of miles of strange coastlines, marveled at the customs of local people, and recorded all kinds of exotic wildlife.

How many times did Captain Cook cross the Pacific? Where was he forced to turn back by walls of ice--twice? Why did he meet such a tragic end? More than 200 years ago, Captain James Cook guided his small wooden sailing ship on three truly epic voyages across uncharted oceans. As one of the world’s greatest-ever navigators and explorers, he journeyed much farther than most jet-setting travelers fly today. Discover how Cook and his crew visited lands where Europeans had never set foot. Find out how they suffered tremendous hardship at sea, yet mapped thousands of miles of strange coastlines, marveled at the customs of local people, and recorded all kinds of exotic wildlife.

British Royal Navy Captain James Cook’s voyages of exploration across and around the Pacific Ocean were a marvel of maritime achievement, and provided the first accurate map of the Pacific. The expeditions answered key scientific, economic, and geographic questions, and inspired some of the most influential images of the Pacific made by Europeans. Now readers can immerse themselves in the adventure through the collections of London’s National Maritime Museum, which illuminate every aspect of the voyages: oil paintings of lush landscapes, scientific and navigational instruments, ship plans, globes, charts and maps, rare books and manuscripts, coins and medals, ethnographic material, and personal effects. Each artifact holds a story that sheds light on Captain Cook, the crews he commanded, and the effort’s impact on world history. Showcasing one of the richest resources of Cook-related material in the world, this publication invites readers to engage with the extraordinary voyages—manifested in material culture—and their continuing significance today.

A blend of history, geography and culture, this series looks at the some of the greatest expeditions ever undertaken.These books offer a thrilling adventure through unknown worlds, looking at landforms, world geography, culture and history.It provides a cross-curricular approach to draw in readers usually reluctant to tackle particular subject areas. It includes high-interest books with strong human interest and an adventure story narrative. It includes primary source material and lots of non-fiction features, such as maps and fact-boxes.

Copyright 1960, hardcover, ex-library, 96 pages, with b/w illustrations throughout, a rare early edition. SUBJECT: Born in Northern England in the eighteenth century, James Cook, one of nine children, learned the love of the sea. As a young boy he shipped out, and in 1767 was commissioned to explore the unknown waters of the Pacific. Not only are the nautical achievements of Captain Cook stressed, but his innovations in ship conditions --the humane treatment of his crew and the careful attention given to shipboard diet. Stressed, too, is the concern for the natives encountered and who finally dealt Cook his death blow." CONDITION: Library cardholder/stamps/notations inside with sticker taped to lower spine. Binding is secure.