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In the history of seafaring and exploration, there is one name that immediately evokes visions of the open ocean, billowing sails, going to strange, spectacular lands previously uncharted, and civilizations never before encountered - Captain James Cook. This is actually the true story of an famous man and explorer. Noted modern-day adventurer Martin Dugard, using James Cook's personal publications, whitening strips away the myths adjoining Cook's life and portrays his marvelous ambition, intellect, and large hardheadedness to rise through the rates of the Royal Navy - and by his courageous exploits become one of the most enduring results in naval record. Full of realistic action, lush explanations of places and happenings, and fascinating historical characters such as King George III and the soon-to-be-notorious Professional William Bligh, Dugard's gripping account of the life and loss of life of Captain James Cook is a thrilling story of an discoverer hell-bent ongoing farther than any man.
