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In 1770 H.M. Bark Endeavourarrived in New Holland, Australia, the ''Continent of Smoke''. On board were Lieutenant James Cook, gentleman naturalist Joseph Banks, natural history artist Sydney Parkinson, and Midshipman James Magra.For the first time, this book combines the journals of these men to present a single, cohesive narrative that brings the story to life as never before. The journals are complimented by over 300 images, including charts, costal profiles, plans of harbours, and many original drawings executed during the voyage of the animals, people and landscape unique to the region.Of the many titles that are available concerning Cook and his voyaging, few focus on Cook's New Holland experience. Most commonly these titles are interpretative accounts, and heavily weighted with the author's opinion. However, here the story of New Holland is told in the words of the explorers themselves, containing first hand accounts of all the elements of drama, risk and first discovery.Focusin

The Endeavour Journals

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      Publisher Pen & Sword Books Ltd
      Published 28 February 2024
      ISBN-13 9781399064095
      978-1399064095
      ISBN-10 1399064096
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      Biography Published diaries, letters and journals History Historical geography

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      In 1770 H.M. Bark Endeavourarrived in New Holland, Australia, the ''Continent of Smoke''. On board were Lieutenant James Cook, gentleman naturalist Joseph Banks, natural history artist Sydney Parkinson, and Midshipman James Magra.For the first time, this book combines the journals of these men to present a single, cohesive narrative that brings the story to life as never before. The journals are complimented by over 300 images, including charts, costal profiles, plans of harbours, and many original drawings executed during the voyage of the animals, people and landscape unique to the region.Of the many titles that are available concerning Cook and his voyaging, few focus on Cook's New Holland experience. Most commonly these titles are interpretative accounts, and heavily weighted with the author's opinion. However, here the story of New Holland is told in the words of the explorers themselves, containing first hand accounts of all the elements of drama, risk and first discovery.Focusin

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