The Three Voyages of Captain Cook Round the World (Vol. 1-7) Ebook Tooltip The Complete History of the Ground-breaking Journey

Afbeeldingen

Inkijkexemplaar

Artikel vergelijken

  • Engels
  • E-book
  • 8596547731382
  • 24 november 2023
  • Adobe ePub
Alle productspecificaties

Samenvatting

The Three Voyages of Captain Cook Round the World encompasses a comprehensive collection that charts the landmark explorations of Captain James Cook in the 18th century, rendered through the differing lenses of James Cook himself, Georg Forster, and James King. This anthology spans a variety of literary styles from factual nautical logbooks to richly descriptive travel narratives, offering readers a multifaceted view of historical sea voyages that shaped the European understanding of the Pacific and its peoples. The collective works within these volumes stand as a testament to the era's burgeoning spirit of exploration and the complexities of cultural encounter, marking significant contributions to the field of travel literature and historical documentation. The diverse backgrounds of Cook, Forster, and King—from Cook's pragmatic seamanship to Forster's enlightenment thinking and King's scholarly observations—provide a unique blend of perspectives that enrich the anthology's portrayal of its voyages. Aligned with enlightenment principles and the era's insatiable curiosity about the world, their writings collectively document the scientific discoveries, cultural exchanges, and the often fraught first contacts between Europeans and indigenous peoples. This anthology is recommended for readers seeking a comprehensive, nuanced understanding of historical exploration. By juxtaposing the reports of Cook's voyages with Forster's and King's reflective commentaries, the collection offers a singular opportunity to engage with the age of exploration's complex legacies. It encourages a deep dive into the entwined narratives of discovery, colonialism, and knowledge production, inviting reflection on how these foundational journeys continue to influence cross-cultural interactions today.

Productspecificaties

Inhoud

Taal
en
Bindwijze
E-book
Oorspronkelijke releasedatum
24 november 2023
Ebook Formaat
Adobe ePub

Betrokkenen

Hoofdauteur
James Cook
Tweede Auteur
Georg Forster
Hoofdredacteur
John Hawkesworth
Tweede Redacteur
Joseph Banks

Lees mogelijkheden

Lees dit ebook op
Android (smartphone en tablet) | Kobo e-reader | Desktop (Mac en Windows) | iOS (smartphone en tablet) | Windows (smartphone en tablet)

Overige kenmerken

Studieboek
Nee

EAN

EAN
8596547731382

Je vindt dit artikel in

Taal
Engels
Boek, ebook of luisterboek?
Ebook
Beschikbaarheid
Leverbaar
Beschikbaar in Kobo Plus
Beschikbaar in Kobo Plus
Nog geen reviews

Prijsinformatie en bestellen

De prijs van dit product is 1 euro en 99 cent.
Direct beschikbaar
Verkoop door bol
Ebook
  • E-book is direct beschikbaar na aankoop
  • E-books lezen is voordelig
  • Dag en nacht klantenservice
  • Veilig betalen
Houd er rekening mee dat je downloadartikelen niet kunt annuleren of retourneren. Bij nog niet verschenen producten kun je tot de verschijningsdatum annuleren.
Zie ook de retourvoorwaarden

Alle bindwijzen en edities (2)

Lijst met gekozen artikelen om te vergelijken

Vergelijk artikelen