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Tupaia
Captain Cook's Polynesian Navigator
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Focusing on the life of an unrecognized Tahitian navigator, this biography reveals his crucial role in Captain Cook's historic voyage on the Endeavour. It highlights his contributions to navigation and the cultural exchanges that took place during the expedition, shedding light on a figure often overlooked in maritime history. The narrative explores themes of exploration, identity, and the impact of indigenous knowledge on European exploration efforts.
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Tupaia, Joan Druett
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- Released
- 2010
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- Title
- Tupaia
- Subtitle
- Captain Cook's Polynesian Navigator
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Joan Druett
- Publisher
- Praeger
- Released
- 2010
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 272
- ISBN13
- 9780313387487
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Focusing on the life of an unrecognized Tahitian navigator, this biography reveals his crucial role in Captain Cook's historic voyage on the Endeavour. It highlights his contributions to navigation and the cultural exchanges that took place during the expedition, shedding light on a figure often overlooked in maritime history. The narrative explores themes of exploration, identity, and the impact of indigenous knowledge on European exploration efforts.