Includes bibliographical references (p. 111-113) and index.
Contents:
"Tide beating heart of the earth" -- The first Pacific explorers -- Europeans encounter the Pacific, from east and west -- The Spanish in the Pacific -- Exploration in the service of commerce -- Exploration in the service of empire -- James Cook explores the Pacific -- Science and empire.
Summary:
Full-color and black-and-white photographs, illustrations, and maps describe the history and exploration of the Pacific regions, covering early Pacific navigation, culture and art of the people, and famous explorers who helped to colonized the various islands.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.