Captain Cook: His Life, Voyages And Discoveries
By William H.G. Kingston
Published by The Religious Tract Society: London c1895
In Original Decorated Cloth Bindings - 6 Full Page Plate Illustrations - All Edges Gilt
"Captain Cook: His Life, Voyages And Discoveries is a classic late-Victorian biography of one of Britain's greatest navigators, written by the prolific adventure author William H. G. Kingston. Intended for younger readers and general audiences, the work traces the remarkable rise of James Cook from his humble Yorkshire beginnings to his emergence as one of history's foremost explorers. Kingston presents Cook as a man of courage, intelligence and perseverance, emphasising the qualities that enabled him to command three epic voyages and forever alter European understanding of the Pacific world.
The volume recounts in lively and accessible fashion Cook's famous expeditions aboard the Endeavour, Resolution and Discovery, describing his observations of Tahiti, New Zealand, Australia, the islands of the Pacific and the icy seas of the Antarctic. Along the way, Kingston vividly recreates encounters with Indigenous peoples, the hardships of long ocean voyages, and the scientific achievements of Cook and his companions, including Joseph Banks and Dr. Solander. Richly illustrated with engraved plates, the book captures the romance and excitement of eighteenth-century exploration while celebrating Cook's contributions to navigation, cartography and geographical discovery.
Published by the Religious Tract Society around 1895, this handsome edition is representative of the beautifully produced juvenile histories that introduced generations of readers to the great explorers of the British Empire. Bound in striking original decorated cloth and complete with six full-page plate illustrations, it remains an attractive and highly collectable Victorian account of Captain Cook's life and achievements, combining historical narrative, adventure and fine period book design in a charming late nineteenth-century presentation."
Light wear only to covers and spine as shown. Covers are firm and structural integrity of book is excellent. All plates and illustrations are present as published. Pages are clean with pleasant age toning only. A beautiful copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
