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Captain Cook: The Life, Death and Legacy of History's Greatest Explorer (Paperback)

by Vanessa Collingridge (Author)
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  • Paperback: 448 pages
  • Publisher: Ebury Press; New edition edition (6 Feb 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0091888980
  • ISBN-13: 978-0091888985
  • Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 3.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 97,494 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'Assured, thorough and perceptive investigating', The Scotsman .'Enthralling', Sunday Times .'A vivid, absorbing account of the great explorer...animated by his biographer's passion for the humbly-born Yorkshireman', Independent


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‘Her journey to learn the truth about Cook and Collingridge has produced an account that is part-biography, part-travelogue and extremely engaging.’
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Captain Cook, 31 Mar 2003
By S. Chapman "chappers500" (UK) - See all my reviews
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An excellent read - superbly written, full of the excitement and adventure that Cook experienced for himself. Far from being a book of just historical facts, Collingridge brings Cook to life and you feel the determination of the man. I would recommend this to not just those who enjoy the stories of the world's explorers but anyone looking for a top quality read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars The greatest Yorkshireman?, 7 Dec 2008
By G. J. Weeks (London) - See all my reviews
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Cook went from being a farm worker's son in Yorkshire to being a Royal Navy captain who three great voyages of exploration charted more of the planet than anyone in history. But this book is not only about Cook but also a 19th century relative of the author who was not welcomed by Australian contemporaries for arguing that the Portuguese had got to Australia well before Cook.

Cook had only four years of formal schooling but became a Fellow of the Royal Society. He took advantage of the latest technology, the chronometer, to achieve his meticulous charting. He was a fine leader of men and cartographer but the author believes ill health contributed to a decline in his leadership and to his death at the hands of the Hawaiians. I do not believe this biography is hagiography. He is here warts and all. Mrs Cook. left by her husband for most of their married life, suffered also the loss of her children. Unfortunately she destroyed the family letters which would have told us so mush more about one of history's greatest sailors.

One small criticism. The book would be much improved by more maps of the voyages.
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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Hagiography, 15 April 2003
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I didn't know much about Captain Cook so picked up the book. Full of good information for someone new to the topic. But the author praised Cook too exceedingly. She didn't address his home life sufficiently, or his descent into unpredictable behaviour. I didn't get a picture of the man - even though that was her stated goal in the introduction.

Overall, it was interesting but didn't dig deep enough.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A refreshed hero
I hadn't read a book about Cook before. With this one I was not hopeful of moving much beyond the heroic Captain James Cook of my schooldays. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars CAPTAIN COOK THE LIFE AND DEATH
Captain Cook: The Life, Death and Legacy of History's Greatest Explorer.. Again I may be biased, both being a friend and great fan of the author, and also a devotee of Captain... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mr. J. Lawton

5.0 out of 5 stars An unusual look at Captain Cook
Vannessa Collingridge takes a considerable risk in fusing her biography of Capt. Cook with that of her own ancestor George Collingridge who had his own views on the discovery of... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Richard Brian

3.0 out of 5 stars Good book, but needs more maps and less Collingridge
As a previous reviewer said, the book needs more maps of the journeys discussed. It also intersperses Cook's story with that of George Collingridge, who claimed Cook wasn't the... Read more
Published 7 months ago by N. Ashby

5.0 out of 5 stars Captain Cook: Life,Death and Legacy of History's Greatest Explorer
Fantastic read - even better if you saw Vanessa Collingridge's TV series. Intriguing information on how life was like sailing at that time of history without the benefits of... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Nan

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS WAS A WONDERFUL BOOK ON CAPTAIN COOK ALSO THE UNKNOWN
THIS WAS A WONDERFUL BOOK ON CAPTAIN COOK ALSO THE UNKNOWN GEORGE COLLINGBRIDGE, AND VANESSA COLLINGBRIDGE THE AUTHOR
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Published on 8 Nov 2002 by Jessica A. Bruno

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