John Ledyard's Journal Of Captain Cook's Last Voyage (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258425302)

John Ledyard's Journal of Captain Cook's Last Voyage is a historical account of the final expedition of the famous explorer, Captain James Cook. The book is written by John Ledyard, an American who accompanied Cook on his journey to the Pacific in 1776. The journal provides a detailed and personal account of the voyage, including descriptions of the people, cultures, and landscapes encountered along the way. Ledyard's observations and insights offer a unique perspective on Cook's last journey, which ended tragically when the captain was killed during a skirmish with Hawaiian natives. The book is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the life and legacy of one of the most celebrated explorers in history.Additional Contributors Are Helen M. Gilkey And Robert M. Storm. Oregon State Monographs, Studies In History, Number 3.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Ledyard
ISBN-10: 1258425300
ISBN-13: 9781258425302
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 07/14/2012
Pages: 330
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.34lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d