Author: BEAGLEHOLE, J.C.
Title: The Life of Captain James Cook
Description: London: The Hakluyt Society / A. and C. Black, Ltd, 1974. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0713613823. xii, 760 pages. Fifty-one illustrations (four in colour). Five maps. Bibliography. Index. "A deeply revealing study of the growth of a complex character, stubborn and passionate yet patient and judicious, seen in his actions as an unrivalled navigator and explorer and as a commander of men." - from dust jacket. Previous to this work the author spent many years editing Cook's copious journals, a monument of scholarship in four massive volumes. Book clean, bright, tight and unmarked with negligible wear. Light wear to dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. An excellent copy.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Captain James Cook Explorers Biography. Fine in Very Good dust jacket .

Keywords: 0713613823 Travel Exploration & Adventure