Susan Meyer
James Cook
European Explorer of Australia and the Hawaiian Islands

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In the 18th century the explorer and mariner James Cook made his way to the American colonies to fight for the British in the French and Indian War. In the New World he would earn fame as a courageous sea captain, talented mapmaker, astronomer of Venus, and seeker of the Northwest Passage. This fascinating account details his voyage around Antarctica and his accomplishment as the first accurate mapmaker of the Pacific Ocean. This guide will introduce readers to the legacy of one of the most talented men in the history of exploration.

€42.05

Language English ● Format PDF ● Pages 48 ● ISBN 9781508172369 ● Publisher The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc ● Published 2016 ● Downloadable 3 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 6403232 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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