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Best Cook Biography

Captain James Cook

by Rob Mundle

Audiobook Narrated by Paul English 15 hrs and 27 mins

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Rob Mundle brings to life the extraordinary voyages of one of history's greatest navigators and explorers. From humble beginnings in a Yorkshire village to commanding ships across uncharted waters, Captain James Cook's story is one of remarkable achievement, courage, and scientific discovery.

This compelling biography traces Cook's three epic Pacific voyages, during which he mapped vast stretches of the globe with unprecedented accuracy, made first contact with Indigenous peoples, and pushed the boundaries of 18th-century exploration. Mundle draws on extensive research to reveal not just the legendary explorer, but the man behind the myth—his leadership, his relationships with his crew, and the complex legacy he left behind.

A gripping tale of adventure, ambition, and the age of enlightenment that changed our understanding of the world forever.