This new encyclopedia of the life of the great Pacific explorer Captain Cook is both a meticulous piece of scholarship and an attractive and accessible reference book for the general reader. The author, with the help of some twenty distinguished scholars and writers, sets out to answer any and all questions about Cook. The work is arranged alphabetically and the essay length of each entry gives a proper context to the people, voyages, events, places, and ships important in his life, and allows the author to deal in depth ...
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This new encyclopedia of the life of the great Pacific explorer Captain Cook is both a meticulous piece of scholarship and an attractive and accessible reference book for the general reader. The author, with the help of some twenty distinguished scholars and writers, sets out to answer any and all questions about Cook. The work is arranged alphabetically and the essay length of each entry gives a proper context to the people, voyages, events, places, and ships important in his life, and allows the author to deal in depth with the latest findings. The work is fully cross-referenced and each entry is followed by a suggested reading list for those wanting to pursue a topic further. There are appendices, a full bibliography, and a chronology of Cook's life and times, and the whole book is rounded off with a careful selection of illustrations and maps.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1250grams, ISBN: 9781861762252.
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Very Good in Fine jacket. Handsomely illustrated with historic paintings and maps, with a large color section. Printed on thick glossy paper. Clean unmarked copy in well-kept covers. Covers with some light rubbing at spine ends and corner tips. Name label on back endpage. Jacket glossy with neat edges. Oversize and heavy due to quality paper. Benefits the Friends of the Albany, CA Library.
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