The 'Endeavour's' incredible voyage of scientific and geographic discovery (1768-1771) has been a source of fascination to the world ever since the ship returned to port. This book tells the story of the ship and the 94 officers, gentlemen, midshipmen, marines and sailors who made that historical voyage with her. It is a lively account of who these men were, how they lived, where they slept, what they ate and, often, how they died.
The 'Endeavour's' story is well-researched and is illustrated with contemporary paintings, charts and drawings supplemented by photographs from the 'Endeavour' replica ship, now on its first world voyage following in the wake of Captain James Cook. Also includes a complete list of the crew.
Contents:
May of Voyage
Foreword
Backword
Beginnings: 'A proper vessel be prepared'
The Ship: 'No sea can harm her'
The Ship's Company: 'expressed great cheerfulness and readyness to prosecute the voyage'
Ending: 'I have however made no great discoveries'
The Ship's Crew List
Acknowledgements
Sources for Photography and Illustrations
Primary Sources
Selected Bibliography
