The Death of Captain Cook and Other Writings

The Death of Captain Cook and Other Writings

Hardback (28 Apr 2007) | English,Welsh

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Publisher's Synopsis

An account of Captain Cook's voyage and death tells the story of the writer, the Welsh surgeon David Samwell, who was one of the members of Cook's crew. This book presents the letters relating to Cook's third voyage, and his poetry. It analyses the dimensions concerning Samwell's personality and career.

Book information

ISBN: 9780708319680
Publisher: University of Wales Press
Imprint: University of Wales Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 910.45092
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English,Welsh
Number of pages: 170
Weight: 449g
Height: 216mm
Width: 138mm
Spine width: 19mm