James Cook and the Exploration of the Pacific (Explorers of New Worlds)
by Charles J. Shields
Explorers of New Worlds
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-- Biographies of some of the most important explorers the world has known -- Ideal for research or class use -- Written in accessible, easily understood language -- Complements school curriculum Cook earned his reputation as a great navigator for his three voyages exploring the Pacific Ocean.Tags
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Charles J. Shields is also the author of And So It Goes: Kurt Vonnegut: A Life, a New York Times and Washington Post Notable Nonfiction Book of the Year. He and his wife, Guadalupe, reside in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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- Canonical title
- James Cook and the Exploration of the Pacific (Explorers of New Worlds) (Explorers of New Worlds)
- People/Characters
- Captain James Cook, RN, FRS
- Important places
- Pacific Ocean
- Original language
- English
Classifications
- Genres
- Nonfiction, Kids
- DDC/MDS
- 910.92 — History & geography Geography & travel modified standard subdivisions of Geography and travel Explorers & Travelers Geographers, travellers, explorers regardless of country of origin
- LCC
- G420 .C65 .S55 — Geography, Anthropology and Recreation Geography (General) Special voyages and travels
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- 25
- Popularity
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- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 5
