The Life of Captain James Cook
Rare and modern books
Beaglehole, J.C.
The Hakluyt Society / A. and C. Black, Ltd.,
1974
The Life of Captain James Cook
Rare and modern books
Beaglehole, J.C.
The Hakluyt Society / A. and C. Black, Ltd.,
1974
350.00 €
(Ladysmith,
Canada)
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Details
- 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
- True
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
