Captain James Cook

This is a well written exciting biography of one of Europe's greatest explorers. The author details the early life path of Cook and how he moved from a common farm lad to the greatest explorer of the 1700s. The author brings the journeys to vivid life not just listing places discovered by Cook. While some terms and activities are technical in terms of sailing the reader can still follow the course of the trips and what takes place on the trips. An appendix at the end provides good explanation of sailing terms to help the reader. If there is one drawback to the paperback edition it is the illustration and maps. The layout of Cook's one ship has quite small print and lacks detail to fully grasp the view of the ship. And the few maps are cramped and a little hard to follow each of the three trips he undertook. The journeys are described in great detail, landmarks noted and named but can not be adequately placed by the reader. But overall a well written,interesting, and informative history.

The convenience of reading this riveting biography on kindle, meant that i could take it up where i left off any time of the day or night without disturbing my husband. A marvellous insight into this fascinating character in the history of Australia.I felt I knew him personally at the completion of this terrfic book.I am now a keen fan of Rob Mundle's work and cant wait to purchase my next one.If Australian history had been presented this well at school, my passion would have been ignited earlier

I'm about a third of the way through the Kindle version. Reads well, I like the historical context especially some of the background pre-Pacific text that leads up to Cook being chosen to lead the Endurance. As I have just gotten back from the south Pacific I have really appreciated the link to his travels there, I only wish I had seen this book before I left.

Loved it, but it drives me nuts that Captain Cook never circumvented the entire coastline of Australia. Well written and engaging, especially enjoyed the first voyage.

Loved the book. Well written and great history. Read it while on vacation to New Zealand. Perfect timing.

Mundle brings history to life for me in this book. I read it as we were sailing around the Marlborough Sounds - one of Cook's favourite places. I almost felt like I was there with him in Ships Cove, cleaning the bottom of the Resolution and replenishing the Ships stores. Mundle has written many accounts of historical seafarers, and Cook is just brilliant.

This book keeps you enticed the entire time. Its definitely true that real life is more interesting than fiction. Truly enjoyed it.

Read this book while on a cruise around New Zealand, and it enhanced my vacation experience. Mumdle supplies you with historical facts without boring you. You almost feel as if you are along with Captain Cook because of the author’s writing style.

I bought this for my husband who thoroughly enjoyed it. He said it is well written and very interesting.

Worthwhile story on Captain Cook, easy to read. Information appears as facts but making them more memorable as they feature in the narrative.Not a boring book more a very interesting novel.

Easy to read and very enjoyable. Bought as a gift for my husband who loved the style it was written in

Thoroughly researched and fascinating to read. An insight into one of our national heroes. An amazingly active and productive life revealed.

This is a wonderful read. It brings History to life and tells much more than we were ever taught at school. A brilliant read and the author writes clearly and with great interest. I highly recommend this book