A rousing adventure biography which captures the extraordinary, world-changing life of the one of the world's greatest explorers. James Cook never laid eyes on the sea until he was in his teens. He then began an extraordinary rise from farmboy outsider to the hallowed rank of captain of the Royal Navy, leading three historic journeys that would forever link his name with fearless exploration (and inspire pop-culture heroes like Captain Hook and Captain James T. Kirk). In FARTHER THAN ANY MAN, noted modern-day adventurer ...
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A rousing adventure biography which captures the extraordinary, world-changing life of the one of the world's greatest explorers. James Cook never laid eyes on the sea until he was in his teens. He then began an extraordinary rise from farmboy outsider to the hallowed rank of captain of the Royal Navy, leading three historic journeys that would forever link his name with fearless exploration (and inspire pop-culture heroes like Captain Hook and Captain James T. Kirk). In FARTHER THAN ANY MAN, noted modern-day adventurer Martin Dugard strips away the myth of Cook and instead portrays a complex, conflicted man of tremendous ambition, intellect and sheer hardheadedness. Full of action, lush description, and fascinating historical characters like King George III and Master William Bligh, Dugard's gripping account of the life and gruesome demise of Capt. James Cook is a thrilling story of a discoverer hell-bent on travelling farther than any man.
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Fine Condition in Fine jacket. Inscribed by Author. Dust Jacket is in fine condition without tears or chips or other damage. Multiple copies available this title. Dust Jack in mylar guard. Quantity Available: 2. Category: Ships & the Sea; Exploration. Inscribed by Author. ISBN: 0743400682. ISBN/EAN: 9780743400688. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 13636.
Book is very well written. If you are interested in history you will enjoy this book. We studied about Captain Cook when I was in high school back in the early 60's but not to the depth this book covers.
