Da: Marlowes Books and Music, Ferny Grove, QLD, Australia
Pictorial Hard Cover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Edition. 100 pages. Book and Jacket appear to have hardly been read and are both in Fine condition throughout. Codice articolo 201626
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Da: Bookies books, Boyanup, WA, Australia
Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. Book condition in fine. Front and back dust jacket and book boards fine condition. Spine intact. Text body clean. Oversize book. excellent copy. "James Cook R.N." is a pictorial biography providing an artistic and historical overview of Captain James Cook's life, featuring over 80 illustrations by Frank Pash. This book provides a broad artistic overview of Captain James Cook's life and times, integrating historical context with visual representation. Frank Pash's illustrations include oil paintings, watercolours, and drawings depicting Cook's voyages, explorations, and eventual death in Hawaii. The book contains over 80 of Pash's works, including pieces bequeathed to the people of Albany, Western Australia, highlighting both historical and cultural significance Western Australian Government/The narrative provides a broad, accessible account of Cook's upbringing, naval career, and significant expeditions across the Pacific, integrating historical detail with illustrative storytelling. It emphasizes key moments such as Cook's early life in Yorkshire, his navigation of uncharted waters, encounters with indigenous peoples, and contributions to scientific knowledge through exploration. Frank Pash, noted for his studies at Leeds College of Art and the Royal College of Arts, combines artistic skill with historical research, producing works that are both visually striking and historically authentic. The book's illustrations also include pieces bequeathed to the people of Albany, Western Australia, highlighting the regional cultural significance of Cook's explorations. Its format and combination of text and imagery make it suitable for educational purposes, casual reading, and display, . Codice articolo 018318
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Da: Rotary Club of Albert Park, Albert Park, VIC, Australia
Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. 100 pages. Large/oblong 4to. Very good clean copy of the full contradictions of the life and times of James Cook. The dust jacket is creased on the front and has a 10cm tear on the front edge. Illustrated with b&w and colour drawings and paintings. *** This book weighs more than 1kg and may require additional postage if sent out of Australia.***. Codice articolo 003279
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Da: Jean-Louis Boglio Maritime Books, CYGNET, TAS, Australia
1st Ed. Foreword by Bill Lucas. (2), 100 PP, (2), with 1 plan of the Endeavour, a world map with track of the 3 voyages, 11 b/w illust. within text, 57 b/w illust on full page, and 23 colour plates (all illustrations by Frank Pash). Hard cover, gilt medallion of James Cook on front cover, gilt title on front cover and spine, dj. Brief note to previous owner on front endpaper. Near fine. Large oblong: 30.2 x 42.5. Codice articolo 78274
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Da: GridFreed, San Diego, CA, U.S.A.
Condizione: New. In shrink wrap. Codice articolo 20-05488
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