The Fatal Voyage by Peter Aughton
Cook was the greatest explorer of his age and his voyages of discovery are the stuff of legend. This work is the story of Cook's final journey when he led his most dangerous and fabled expedition to search for the elusive Pacific entrance to the North West Passage. It uses letters, log records and the diaries of those involved in the voyage.
"Chapter by chapter Peter Aughton gives us new insights into this epic voyage..a masterpiece of interpretation. - David Bellamy This is a remarkable tale of human ingenuity and tenacity, the 18th century equivalent of lunar exploration. Aughton is a passionate advocate but never a sentimentalist. First-rate. - The Yorkshire Post"
Peter Aughton is a visiting lecturer at the University of the West of England and is the author of several acclaimed books, including Newton's Apple, The Transit of Venus and two other books on Captain Cook, Endeavour and Resolution.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781845114046 |
| ISBN 10 | 1845114043 |
| Title | The Fatal Voyage |
| Author | Peter Aughton |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2007-03-30 |
| Number of pages | 216 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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