Short Synopsis
Full of realistic action, lush descriptions of places and events, and fascinating historical characters such as King George III and the soon-to-be-notorious Master William Bligh, Dugard's gripping account of the life and death of Captain James Cook is a thrilling story of a discoverer hell-bent on going farther than any man.

Full Synopsis
In the annals of seafaring and exploration, there is one name that immediately evokes visions of the open ocean, billowing sails, visiting strange, exotic lands previously uncharted, and civilizations never before encountered—Captain James Cook.

This is the true story of a legendary man and explorer. Noted modern-day adventurer Martin Dugard, using James Cook's personal journals, strips away the myths surrounding Cook's life and portrays his tremendous ambition, intellect, and sheer hardheadedness to rise through the ranks of the Royal Navy—and by his courageous exploits become one of the most enduring figures in naval history.

Full of realistic action, lush descriptions of places and events, and fascinating historical characters such as King George III and the soon-to-be-notorious Master William Bligh, Dugard's gripping account of the life and death of Captain James Cook is a thrilling story of a discoverer hell-bent on going farther than any man.

"A thoroughly readable biography of the famed sea captain and explorer. . . . [General readers are] likely to enjoy Dugard’s well-made narrative, and to come away sharing his abundant admiration for the admirable—and ultimately unfortunate—Cook." ---Kirkus

"Well researched, with information from Cook's own journals, this fast-paced book brings to life the English explorer driven to outclass his predecessors and contemporaries." ---Publishers Weekly

"Employing Cook’s personal journals as the foundation for his research, Dugard paints an intriguing portrait of an extraordinary man." ---Booklist

"There are few exemplary biographies of Cook, and Dugard has written a masterly one-volume account of the great explorer's life." ---Library Journal