I loved this book. I have recently become interested in early Arctic exploration including the Franklin expedition and this was a great re-telling of Cooks expidition. I found it well researched and was happy to read it.

A look at his three voyages and three ships, who he was and some of the people who backed him and worked with him. Maps of the three journeys and other trips. Very informational and have details of the voyages and day to day things or events.

The passion Dr. Hamilton has for his subject is unmistakeable and his dedication to research is unarguable. There is an incredible level of detail in the book and it's focus on the three explorations of the Antarctic area allow for a very laser focused approach. It can be a bit much and a bit repetitive in spots because he relies so heavily on the various logbooks, reports, etc and (as he states in the book) in some cases, they all copied each other to ensure a common report. Regardless, it's incredibly informative and really illustrates Cook's impacts on exploration in his (short) time.

I received an advance copy from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.