Captain Cook and the Endeavour

Author: Michael Lefroy Series: Our Stories

This is a fascinating history of James Cook, his humble beginnings and visionary spirit which changed the course of history.

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Summary

This is a fascinating history of James Cook, his humble beginnings and visionary spirit which changed the course of history.

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Captain Cook and the Endeavour is the story of a poor boy from Yorkshire, born into a farming family but destined for so much more.

The little ship Endeavour shudders and stops, slewing violently to the east. The grinding sound of rock on wood vibrates through the hull. The captain, Lieutenant James Cook, knows his ship and crew are in real danger. To the west lies a dark uncharted coastline, and to the east Pacific Ocean stretches thousands of miles to South America. They are alone, beyond help...

About the Author

Mike Lefroy is a fifth-generation Western Australian with a passion for history, in particular the history of his hometown of Fremantle. Mike's interest in history and education has drawn him to writing and he particularly enjoys the challenge of making the past interesting for kids. Mike's publications include picture books, junior novels, non-fiction titles and education kits.