Andrew Kippis

The Life of Captain James Cook

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Produktbeschreibung

Published in 1788 by Andrew Kippis (1725-95), this was the first biography of Captain James Cook (1728-79).

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 548
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Januar 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 297mm x 210mm x 29mm
• Gewicht: 1404g
• ISBN-13: 9781108044011
• ISBN-10: 1108044018
• Artikelnr.: 34960339

Inhaltsangabe

Dedication; Preface; 1. The history of Captain Cook's life previously to
his first voyage round the world; 2. Continuation of the history of Captain
Cook's life, to the end of his first voyage round the world; 3. The history
of Captain Cook's life, from the end of his first, to the commencement of
his second voyage round the world; 4. The history of Captain Cook's life
during his second voyage round the world; 5. The history of Captain Cook's
life, from the conclusion of his second voyage round the world, to the
commencement of his voyage to the Pacific Ocean; 6. The history of Captain
Cook's life, from the commencement of his voyage to the Pacific Ocean, to
his death; 7. Character of Captain Cook. Effects of his voyages.
Testimonies of applause; Commemorations of his services. Regard paid to his
family. Conclusion; Appendix.