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Beaglehole, J.C.

The Life of Captain James Cook

The Hakluyt Society / A. and C. Black, Ltd., 1974

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Year of publication
1974
ISBN
0713613823
Place of printing
London
Author
Beaglehole, J.C.
Publishers
The Hakluyt Society / A. and C. Black, Ltd.
Size
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Edition
F First Edition
Keyword
Captain James Cook Explorers Biography Biography Travel, Exploration & Adventure
Binding description
J H Very Good Hardcover
State of preservation
Fine
Languages
English
Binding
Hardcover
First edition
Yes

Description

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. Book
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