This pictorial book published to mark the 250th anniversary of the departure of James Cook on his first voyage is a joy to read. Each…
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Tag: Maritime History & Piracy
Excellent book – The Bounty Mutiny
This would have been a better book if a newer edition and an updated introduction are published taking into account the fresh evidence in the…
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First voyage – Endeavour: The Story of Captain Cook’s First Great Epic Voyage
This is an illustrated version of the book by Peter Aughton on the first voyage of James Cook. For readers looking for a readable narration…
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A gripping story – In the Heart of the Sea: The Epic True Story that Inspired ‘Moby Dick’
This is easily the best book I read in 2015. Philbrick writes very well. He tells the story briskly and with sufficient background and scientific…
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