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Cook's Legacy - Furs, Discovery and Conflict
Cook's Legacy - Furs, Discovery and Conflict
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Captain James Cook was an outstanding example of navigation and seamanship, and the author of this biography traces Captain George Dixon's journey to discover the Northwest Passage. The story is well-researched and told in multiple viewpoints, with detailed historical observations woven throughout. The author also shares her own experience of visiting the places that James Cook and George Dixon would have seen. The book will be enjoyed by maritime history enthusiasts and readers who enjoy sailing adventures.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 28 January 2020
Publisher: Troubador Publishing
Captain James Cook, a remarkable figure in navigation and seamanship, led his crew on three remarkable voyages around the globe. Among them was Captain George Dixon, who embarked on a remarkable journey to discover the Northwest Passage. This captivating biography, penned by the author with the hope of tracing her late husband's lineage to Cook, follows Dixon's path as he followed in Cook's footsteps, continuing even after he was dispatched on a trading expedition to the Northwest Coast. The author's meticulous research and vivid storytelling bring the historical events to life, interweaving detailed observations with multiple viewpoints.
In addition to the historical narrative, the author shares her own personal experience of visiting the places that James Cook and George Dixon would have encountered. She and her daughter embarked on a journey to Canada, traversing the Queen Charlotte Islands, the Northwest Coast, and eventually reaching Juneaux, Alaska. While the author has not yet definitively established a link between Cook and Dixon, she remains hopeful for future discoveries.
This captivating book appeals to maritime history enthusiasts as well as readers who relish sailing adventures. It provides a deep insight into the era of exploration and the remarkable journeys undertaken by these pioneering explorers.
Weight: 438g
Dimension: 138 x 215 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789017908
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