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 Angus And Robertson Ltd: Sydney 1969
"The Explorations Of Captain James Cook In The Pacific - As Told By Selections Of His Own Journals 1768-1779 presents the extraordinary voyages of Captain James Cook through carefully selected passages from his own journals, offering readers a firsthand account of one of the greatest eras of maritime exploration. Edited by noted historian A. Grenfell Price, the volume traces Cook's three famous Pacific expeditions between 1768 and 1779, during which he charted New Zealand, explored the eastern coast of Australia, navigated the Pacific islands, and ventured into Arctic waters. Through Cook's own words, the reader experiences the challenges, discoveries, and scientific observations that transformed European understanding of the Pacific world.
Published by Angus & Robertson Ltd in Sydney in 1969, this handsome Australian edition was issued to commemorate the bicentenary period of Cook's discovery of Australia's eastern coastline. The editor skillfully condenses Cook's extensive journals into a flowing and highly readable narrative while preserving the immediacy and authenticity of the original accounts. Enhanced by evocative illustrations from Geoffrey C. Ingleton and attractive period styling throughout, the book combines scholarly historical presentation with strong visual appeal, making it both informative and highly collectible.
Cook's voyages remain among the most significant achievements in maritime and exploration history, fundamentally influencing geography, navigation, science, and the European understanding of Australia and the Pacific. This Angus & Robertson edition stands as an excellent introduction to Cook's journals and achievements, appealing strongly to collectors of Australiana, maritime history, Pacific exploration, and finely produced historical works. Combining historical importance with attractive presentation, it remains a rewarding and engaging account of one of history's greatest navigators."
