Captain James Cook

De: Rob Mundle

Narrado por: Paul English

From Sailor to Legend - the story of Captain James Cook.

Captain James Cook is one of the greatest maritime explorers of all time. Over three remarkable voyages of discovery into the Pacific in the latter part of the 18th century, Cook unravelled the oldest mystery surrounding the existence of Terra Australis Incognita - the Great South Land. He became the first explorer to circumnavigate New Zealand and establish that it was two main islands; discover the Hawaiian Islands for the British Empire; and left an enduring legacy.

Rob Mundle introduces us to an unlikely sailor in a teenage Cook, who through the combination of hard-won skills as a seafarer, the talents of a self-taught navigator and surveyor, and an exceptional ability to lead and care for his men, climbed the ranks of the Royal Navy to achieve legendary status among all who sailed and mapped the world.

©2013 Rob Mundle (P)2017 Bolinda

Exciting historical biography!

Very well researched, written, and narrated. very educational.. great fun. Captain Cook circumnavigates the world and discovers new lands and cultures. Life aboard his ships is skillfully described. its almost like being there.

Engaging and informative

This was most enjoyable. Mundle brings a well known history to life and the narration by Paul English is superb.

Informative and entertaining

The book is very thorough and informative. It was an enjoyable read. I learned a lot.

EXCELLENT!!!

Absolutely had me gripping the steaming wheel over and over! I for one loved this book! And I’m 60 years old!

Excellent biography, beautifully written

This is, by far, the best book I have read on Captain James Cook. Beautifully written and captured as a biography; but more importantly, written through the eyes of a historian. Loved this immensely.

Exceptional Biography of Naval Leader,Innovator,and Explorer

Author Rob Mundle captures the life and times of James Cook as a disciplined , creative and often driven Naval leader in search of expanding the physical and scientific boundaries of his time with considerable detail and insight.

Slow start but superb book.

Slow start but once the sailing starts the background comes in handy.
superb book.
great narrator.

Fascinating story

This book has been put together extremely well. The story of Captain Cook is very interesting.

Sturdy biography,

Good bios have become a rare commodity in modern times. this is one of the Good ones..The narrator was also excellent..I particularly loved the early life of Cook written here..I think you will all be well pleased with this audiobook....

High school history text?

While the basic history is remarkable it is spoiled by the condescending and patronizing style of the writing. “Huge waves towered over the ship. The sailors held on tight and hoped they would not be drowned….” This is like a tv special for couch morons or high school students. I am looking for a better biography.