Pacific Islands: James Cook Voyages Book - Blue

The Pacific Islands: James Cook Voyages traces three of James Cook's (1728–1779) expeditions through the Antipodes, covering the coasts and landscapes of New Zealand, eastern Australia, Tahiti, Tonga, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, and the Hawaiian archipelago. Authored by Nicholas Thomas, the volume documents flora, fauna, and indigenous cultures from an era of early European exploration, brought to life through richly illustrated pages. Its detailed imagery and narrative capture the natural wonders of the South Seas as recorded during Cook's voyages.

This vibrant edition traces three of James Cook’s (1728-1779) expeditions through the Antipodes. The title explores the striking coasts and landscapes of the islands of New Zealand, eastern Australia, Tahiti, Tonga, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, and the Hawaiian archipelago, from an era when the flora and fauna of the region was being documented by Europeans for the first time. The natural wonders and cultures of the South Seas’ inhabitants come to life in this riveting and richly illustrated volume. 'Pacific Islands: James Cook Voyages' is authored by Nicholas Thomas and published by Assouline.