Frost, Alan, 1943-

The voyage of the Endeavour : Captain Cook and the discovery of the Pacific / Alan Frost. - xxxvii, 196 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm

First published: Allen & Unwin, 1998.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 178-188) and index.

Maps and Illustrations -- Preface -- Introduction: 'This mysterious divine ocean, this tide-beating heart of Earth' -- War, Discovery and Trade: Exploring the Pacific, 1748-1766 -- Eden in the Pacific: The discovery of Tahiti, and French voyages, 1766-1773 -- An Explorer's Destiny: James Cook's first voyage, 1768-1771 -- The Greatest of all Oceanic Explorations: James Cook's second voyage, 1772-1775 -- An Ever-Darkening Aspect: James Cook's third voyage, 1776-1780 -- Imperial Rivalries: A maritime agenda in the Pacific Ocean, 1770-1794 -- A European Pacific: British plans for commercial empire, 1785-1804 -- James Cook in Time: Conclusion -- Epilogue: The school of Cook -- Bibliography -- Index. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

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Cook, James, 1728-1779


Endeavour (Ship)


Voyages around the world


Oceania--Discovery and exploration

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