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Pacific Exploration: Voyages of Discovery from Captain Cook s Endeavour to the Beagle
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Captain Cook is generally acknowledged as the first great European scientific explorer. Despite his ordinary roots, he rose through the ranks to become a remarkable officer. On May 27, 1768, Cook, then just a Royal Naval lieutenant, took command of HM bark Endeavour. Its voyage of exploration to the Pacific would last almost three years, record thousands of miles of uncharted lands and seasincluding New Zealand, the east coast of Australia and many Pacific islandsand test all Cook s skills as a navigator, seaman and leader. Cook s three voyages were among the first to take civilian scientists, notably Sir Joseph Banks, and they would reveal to European eyes the lands, peoples, flora and fauna of the Pacific as never before, heralding a period of great change for the region. His voyages would also set new standards for scientific enquiry and exploration.But while the figure of Cook understandably dominates the story of 18thcentury Pacific exploration, his fame has often shadowed those who followed him on many voyages of science and exploration into the Pacific, depriving these explorers of the greater attention they deserve. Correcting this imbalance, Pacific Encounters reveals the European voyages that continued Cook s work not only of charting but also starting to exploit and control the Pacific. These voyages, by William Bligh, George Vancouver, Matthew Flinders, Malaspina, Laprouse and Arthur Phillip, span a period that saw Britain becoming the world s leading maritime power, a situation well in place by the time that Charles Darwin s voyage in Fitzroy s Beagle laid the basis of even greater understanding of the development of life on earth.Recounting and illustrating these achievements and legacies using fascinating text and beautiful illustrations and artworks from the period, this book explores topics of scientific discovery, engagement with indigenous peoples, the use of shipboard artists and scientists, the growing professionalism of the hydrographic service, the vessels used and the colonial, commercial and imperial contexts of the voyages.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Pacific Exploration'? A: The book 'Pacific Exploration' primarily focuses on the European voyages of discovery in the Pacific, particularly highlighting Captain Cook's expeditions and the contributions of subsequent explorers like William Bligh and George Vancouver.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Pacific Exploration'? A: The author of 'Pacific Exploration' is Nigel Rigby.
- Q: How many pages does 'Pacific Exploration' have? A: 'Pacific Exploration' contains 256 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Pacific Exploration' have? A: 'Pacific Exploration' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Pacific Exploration' published? A: 'Pacific Exploration' was published on November 6, 2018.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Pacific Exploration'? A: 'Pacific Exploration' covers topics such as scientific discovery, engagement with indigenous peoples, shipboard artistry, and the historical context of exploration during the 18th century.
- Q: Is there any specific feature about the book's delivery? A: Yes, orders for 'Pacific Exploration' are dispatched from the UK warehouse the next working day.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or artworks? A: Yes, 'Pacific Exploration' includes beautiful illustrations and artworks from the period it discusses.
- Q: What is the significance of Captain Cook's voyages mentioned in the book? A: Captain Cook's voyages are significant as they were among the first to include civilian scientists and revealed the lands, peoples, flora, and fauna of the Pacific to European audiences.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding the imperial context of Pacific exploration? A: 'Pacific Exploration' explores the colonial, commercial, and imperial contexts of the voyages, providing insight into the broader impacts of these explorations.