James Cook and the exploration of the Pacific /

Shields, Charles J.

James Cook and the exploration of the Pacific / [by] Charles J. Shields. - Philadelphia, PA : Chelsea, 2002. - 63 p. : ill. (mostly col.), maps (mostly col.), ports. ; 25 cm. - Explorers of new worlds .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Presents a biography of the British Navy captain who led voyages of discovery to the South Pacific and the Hawaiian islands.

3-7.

0791064220 0791064239 (pbk.)

2001028273


Cook, James, 1728-1779.


Explorers--Biography.--England
Voyages around the world.


Oceania--Exploration.

G420.C65 / S55 2002

910/.92 B