The Death of Captain Cook and Other Writings by David Samwell
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The Death of Captain Cook and Other Writings by David Samwell by Nicholas Thomas
No aspect of the voyages of Captain Cook have been more controversial than Cook's death. This book reprints one of the classic accounts of this episode, the vivid and lively narrative by one of the voyage surgeons, David Samwell. Introductory essays contextualize Samwell's contribution within this period of Pacific maritime history.
"The work of Martin Fitzpatrick and Nicholas Thomas is widely respected in the academic communityBoth are distinguished senior scholars, and both have produced work of the highest quality. Readers familiar with their previous publications will not be disappointed with The Death of Captain Cook." Dr Andrew Hassam, Director of Australian Studies Program, National Centre for Australian Studies, Australia'The Death of Captain Cook and other Writings by David Samwell is a wonderful addition to the scholarship on James Cook's voyages. This book is a marvelous compilation of scholarly reflections and original materials relating to David Samwell, and the product of a rewarding collaboration between the authors. I commend it warmly to all those interested in Captain Cook, his shipmates, and their adventures in the Pacific.'Anne Salmond, Journal of Pacific History
Nicholas Thomas is the director of the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology in Cambridge and the author of many books. Dr Jennifer Newell is the Assistant Curator of Pacific Ethnology in the Division of Anthropology and Assistant Professor in the Richard Gilder Graduate School at The American Museum of Natural History.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780708320730 |
| ISBN 10 | 0708320732 |
| Title | The Death of Captain Cook and Other Writings by David Samwell |
| Author | Nicholas Thomas |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | University of Wales Press |
| Year published | 2007-05-09 |
| Number of pages | 180 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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