To Go Upon Discovery: James Cook and Canada, from 1758 to 1779
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To Go Upon Discovery begins with Cook's arrival in Canada in 1758 and ends with his appointment to take Endeavour to the South Pacific. In between these dates, we witness the siege of Louisbourg during the Seven Years' War, where Cook made his almost accidental discovery of the surveying techniques that distinguished him and gave him a prominent place in history. We see the development of his abilities while based in Halifax (1759-62), a port he knew...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1550023276
ISBN13:9781550023275
Release Date:February 2000
Publisher:Dundurn Press
Length:248 Pages
Weight:1.05 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.0" x 9.1"
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