A01=Lynne Withey
Author_Lynne Withey
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european and polynesian cultures
map remaining parts of globe
pacific islanders view of discoverers
preeminent explorer
scientific and political motives
scientific discoveries of voyages
state supported expeditions
story of european sea exploration
three round the world expeditions
voyages of captain james cook
Product details
- ISBN 9780520065642
- Weight: 680g
- Dimensions: 152 x 229mm
- Publication Date: 18 Jan 1989
- Publisher: University of California Press
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
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Voyages of Discovery is the story of the last great age of European sea exploration, when state-supported expeditions driven by both scientific and political motives set out to map the remaining unknown parts of the globe. Focusing on the voyages of the preeminent explorer, Captain James Cook, who commanded three round-the-world expeditions between 1768 and 1780, Lynne Withey illuminates the Pacific islanders' views of their "discoverers" as well.
Lynne Withey has taught history at the University of Iowa, Boston University, and the University of California at Berkeley. She is the author of Dearest Friend: A Life of Abigail Adams.
