# Pacific Islands: James Cook Voyages

- **Brand:** Assouline
- **Price:** $105.00
- **Catalog:** assouline
- **Retailer:** assouline
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- **GTIN:** 882664020514
- **Availability:** In stock

## Summary

Linen hardcover coffee table book titled 'Pacific Islands: James Cook Voyages', featuring a navy blue cover with bold orange and white graphic illustrations.

## Description

Salt air, open hor izons, a nd the thrill of the unknown: three extraordinary expeditions led by British captain James Cook (1728–1779) would forever change the world's understanding of the Pacific. More than 100,000 miles were sailed aboard the Endeavor, the Resolution, and the Adventure, charting coastlines never b efore trace d by European hands and encountering landscapes of breathtaking splendor. Pacific Islands: James Cook Voyages invites readers to follow in the wake of one of history's great explorers. From the turquoise lagoons of Tahiti and the volcanic peaks of Hawaii to the dense forests of New Zealand and the vast shores of eastern Australia, the book captures the Pacific as Cook and his crew first encountered it—wild, astonishing, and alive with culture and natural wonder. The flora and fauna documented for the very first time in the eighteenth century are brought vividly to the present, alongside the stories of the island peoples who shaped the voyages as profoundly as the winds. Written by Nicholas Thomas, professor of historical anthropology at the University of Cambridge and one of the leading authorities on Oceania, this volume is both a celebration of the age of exploration and a meditation on the enduring allure of the Pacific. For travelers, historians, and dreamers alike, it is an invitation to set sail.

## Appearance

- **Materials:** Linen Hardcover

## Variants

- **In stock:** 1 of 1

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## Categories

- **Categories:** Books

## Additional Attributes

- **isbn:** 9781649806154
- **tags:** endear:travel
- **author:** Nicholas Thomas
- **vendor:** ASSOULINE
- **weight:** 6.83 lb
- **language:** English
- **dimensions:** W 10 x L 13 x D 1.5 in
- **page count:** 336 pages
- **released on:** April 2026
- **product type:** Books
- **dust regularly:** Use a soft, dry cloth or feather duster to gently remove dust from the cover and page edges.
- **shopify handle:** pacific-islands-james-cook-voyages
- **cover materials:** Linen Hardcover
- **avoid direct sunlight:** Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight may cause fading or discoloration of the cover and pages, or melt or warp the binding, compromising the book's integrity.
- **number of illustrations:** Over 200
- **use caution when opening:** Do not force the spine flat, especially on new books, as this may damage the binding.
- **handle with clean dry hands:** Always use clean, dry hands when handling your book to avoid transferring oils, dirt, or liquids onto the pages and cover.
- **keep away from sharp objects:** Sharp objects can damage the cover and pages.
- **keep away from liquids and food:** Avoid placing books near food or beverages to prevent spills and stains.
- **keep away from children and pets:** Large books are heavy and unwieldy and may cause injury.
- **store in a cool dry place on a low secure shelf:** Humidity and moisture can damage the paper and melt or warp the binding. Store books upright and closed on a flat surface, away from heat sources. Heavy books placed precariously on high shelves or surfaces may cause injury. Do not use as a storage surface.

## Enrichment

- **Type:** coffee table book
- **Type Synonyms:** hardcover book, art book
- **Tags:** linen hardcover, illustrated cover, graphic design, historical non-fiction
- **Styles:** modern, academic
- **Category Path:** Media > Books > Print Books
- **Book cover type:** Hardcover
- **Genre:** History
- **Language version:** ENG- English
- **Target audience:** Adults
- **Canonical Brand:** Assouline

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