Captain Cook and His Exploration of the Pacific

by Roger Morriss

This book describes the background and discoveries of England's Captain James Cook. It enters the exotic world revealed in the paintings of the artists who accompanied him on his three Pacific voyages between 1768 and 1780. A time line sets his discoveries against the backdrop of Britain's rivalry with France and Spain and with her own American colonists.

Genres: History

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 3, 1998

About the author

Roger Morriss is Senior Lecturer in the Department of History, University of Exeter, and General Editor of the Navy Records Society.

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is set out like a child’s history book. A paragraph of basic info, then some random illustrations with long captions. I’m not particularly keen on the style for kids, it’s too bitty. I can see no reason for it in an adult book.

[Matthew · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is set up like a DK Eyewitness book, with both graphics and text. It is a very good introduction to James Cook and his three expeditions.

[Indah Threez Lestari · Rating 3 out of 5]

855th - 2011

[Debs · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first book I had read when I was kid.
This book has made me dream to travel around the world to see what is the other side of the world.