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The Story of Astronomy
From the ancient origins of astronomy to the Copernican revolution, and from Galileo to Hawking's research into black holes, The Story of Astronomy charts the discoveries of some …
"RESOLUTION"
This volume is about Cook's amazing second voyage of exploration.
The Transit of Venus
The Transit of Venus is a rare event. It will next be witnessed in the USA during 2012. The story of how it was first observed is a missing chapter in the history of astronomy. …
Voyages That Changed the World
Before the advent of rapid ground-based transportation waterways were often the most effective venues for human travel, and for centuries world history was greatly shaped by the …
RESOLUTION
A year and a day after James Cook arrived back on English soil having claimed Australia and New Zealand for the British crown, he set sail again on a three-year journey. This is a …
Fatal Voyage
Cook was the greatest explorer of his age and his voyages of discovery are the stuff of legend. During two long journeys, he circumnavigated the globe twice, charted the east coast …
The Transit of Venus
There is a missing chapter in the history of astronomy, between the work of Galileo and Newton, and it is a chapter that belongs to England. Most people would name Newton and …
"ENDEAVOUR"
This volume reveals the story of one of the greatest journeys of exploration and discovery ever undertaken.
St Mary Redcliffe
Provides a history of St Mary Redcliffe, Bristol.