The Explorations Of Captain James Cook In The Pacific - As Told By Selections Of His Own Journals 1768 - 1779
Edited by A. Grenfell Price
Published by The Heritage Press: New York c1958 (undated)
"The Explorations Of Captain James Cook In The Pacific - As Told By Selections Of His Own Journals 1768-1779 presents one of the great narratives of maritime discovery, drawing directly from the journals of Captain James Cook during his three historic voyages across the Pacific Ocean. Edited by noted historian A. Grenfell Price, the volume condenses and arranges Cook's own writings into a flowing and highly readable account of exploration, scientific observation, and cultural encounter. Through Cook's firsthand descriptions, readers witness the charting of vast regions of the Pacific, including New Zealand, the eastern coast of Australia, Hawaii, and countless Pacific islands during an era that transformed European understanding of the world.
Issued by The Heritage Press in New York around 1958, this beautifully produced edition reflects the publisher's reputation for elegant typography, quality materials, and finely illustrated historical works. Enhanced by illustrations from Geoffrey C. Ingleton, the book combines scholarly editing with visual appeal, creating a handsome and accessible presentation of Cook's remarkable achievements. The selections capture both the excitement and hardships of long-distance eighteenth-century navigation, while also revealing Cook's careful observational skills and enduring contribution to geography, cartography, and maritime science.
Today, this Heritage Press edition remains highly regarded amongst collectors of exploration, maritime history, and Australiana. Cook's voyages fundamentally shaped the history of the Pacific and the European understanding of Australia and New Zealand, making his journals among the most important travel narratives ever recorded. Beautifully printed and thoughtfully edited, The Explorations Of Captain James Cook In The Pacific stands as both an engaging historical account and an attractive collector's edition celebrating one of history's greatest navigators."
