Captain Cook

Vanessa Collingridge

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Ebury Press
03 March 2003

Biography: historical, political & military; History; Geographical discovery & exploration

An intimate biography of one of histories greatest explorers.

A uniquely woven story encompassing three separate centuries and three different lives. Captain Cook, best known for his heroic voyages through the Pacific Ocean, is brought to life in vivid detail. We follow his humble beginnings as the son of a farm labourer, through his convention-shattering treatment of the indigenous groups he met on his travels, and then onto his final tragic voyage which signalled the end of his revered reputation.

One hundred years on from the death of Cook, another great man, George Collingridge begins his own adventure. He, like Cook was oblivious to the implications his journey would have. Along the way he unfolds ancient maps, secret tales and unearths hidden lands and buried treasure. He is also said to have realised that it was not Cook who discovered Australia - it was the Portugese. This firm belief was the eventual cause of his self-destruction.

Another hundred years later Vanessa Collingridge, is searching for books on her lifelong hero Captain Cook in a university library. She discovers the name of a distant cousin, George Collingridge, in a dusty card index. And so a new journey of discovery begins - in the footsteps of her hero and his nemesis.

By: Vanessa Collingridge
Imprint: Ebury Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 126mm, Spine: 30mm
Weight: 322g
ISBN: 9780091888985
ISBN 10: 0091888980
Pages: 448
Publication Date: 03 March 2003
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Vanessa Collingridge is best known as a presenter and reporter on Tonight with Trevor MacDonald. A first class Geography graduate of Oxford, Vanessa's presenting career has spanned many scientific and historical programmes on both TV and radio. She has also had her own column with the Daily Telegraph.

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A vivid, absorbing account of the great explorer...animated by his biographer's passion for the humbly-born Yorkshireman * Independent * Enthralling * Sunday Times * Assured, thorough and perceptive investigating * The Scotsman *

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