Dimensions
200 x 255 x 25mm
The riveting story of one of the greatest journeys of discovery ever undertaken. This beautifully illustrated book gives a vivid account of life on board the "Endeavour" and its epic journey into the unknown between 1768 and 1771.
The true purpose of the expedition was to discover Terra Australis - however, the British Government, who wished to keep this purpose secret from other nations, claimed it was merely a scientific expedition to observe the transit of the planet Venus across the Sun, a measurement that could help establish the scale of the universe itself.
Not only did the voyage result in the mapping of New Zealand, the east coast of Australia and the observation of the transit of Venus, but there was a wealth of other astronomical, navigational, zoological, botanical and anthropological discoveries.
Peter Aughton's clearly written narrative captures the sense of adventure when sailing uncharted seas.
