Cook's Ark: The Animals that Sailed with James Cook

Cook's Ark: The Animals that Sailed with James Cook
Alison Sutherland
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4 Oct 2019 NZ
9780473493165
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Cook's Ark is a fascinating account of the animals that sailed with Captain James Cook to the South Pacific, with particular reference to New Zealand. It offers a novel insight into an aspect of Cook's voyages rarely touched on by other authors: the menagerie that travelled in uncomfortably close proximity to the men on board Endeavour and Resolution. From the tiniest mouse, poultry, cats, monkeys, goats, pigs, etcetera, to the larger cattle and horses, the reader follows their journey with Captain Cook. Alison Sutherland's intensive research on the vermin, livestock, utility animals, pets and exotic animals introduced to the South Pacific reveals a fascinating glimpse into the life of animals at sea in the 18th century. Cook's Ark concludes by linking animals introduced during Cook's voyages with New Zealand's historic heritage breeds of livestock.

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