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"[Hough's] thorough and lively biography . . . interprets the life with sympathy and skill. From first page to last, Hough leaves no doubt that he is telling the story not merely of a great sailor but also of a great man."--Jonathan Yardley, Washington Post Book World

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"An engaging, intelligent retelling of Cook's extraordinary life." -- Verlyn Klinkenborg - Boston Globe "Lively and scholarly... Hough, by condensing Cook's life into a single volume, has brought his achievements into a sharper and stronger focus." -- Jon Manchip White - Chicago Tribune

Captain James Cook A Biography

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    By Richard Alexand Hough

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      Published 3/17/1997 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9780393315196
      978-0393315196
      ISBN-10 0393315193

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      "[Hough's] thorough and lively biography . . . interprets the life with sympathy and skill. From first page to last, Hough leaves no doubt that he is telling the story not merely of a great sailor but also of a great man."--Jonathan Yardley, Washington Post Book World

      Trade Review
      "An engaging, intelligent retelling of Cook's extraordinary life." -- Verlyn Klinkenborg - Boston Globe "Lively and scholarly... Hough, by condensing Cook's life into a single volume, has brought his achievements into a sharper and stronger focus." -- Jon Manchip White - Chicago Tribune

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