Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Maps and Illustrations

Preface

Introduction: 'This mysterious divine ocean, this tide-beating heart of Earth'

1 War, Discovery and Trade: the beginning of 18th century Pacific exploration, 1748-1766

2 The Island Venus: the discovery of Tahiti, and French voyages, 1766-1773

3 An Explorer's Destiny: James Cook's first voyage, 1768- 1771

4 The Greatest of All Oceanic Explorations: James Cook's second voyage 1772-1775

5 An Ever-Darkening Aspect: James Cook's third voyage, 1776-1780

6 Imperial Rivalries: A maritime agenda in the Pacific Ocean, 1770-1794

About the Author

Alan Frost is Professor of History at La Trobe University. He wrote Voyage of the Endeavour at the invitation of the Endeavour foundation, which manages the Endeavour replica.