The Death of Captain Cook and Other Writings by David Samwell

An account of Captain Cook's voyage and death tells the story of the writer, the Welsh surgeon David Samwell, who was one of the members of Cook's crew. This book presents the letters relating to Cook's third voyage, and his poetry. It analyses the dimensions concerning Samwell's personality and career.

"The work of Martin Fitzpatrick and Nicholas Thomas is widely respected in the academic community. Both are distinguished senior scholars, and both have produced work of the highest quality. Readers familiar with their previous publications will not be disappointed with The Death of Captain Cook." Dr Andrew Hassam, Director of Australian Studies Program, National Centre for Australian Studies, Australia'The Death of Captain Cook and other Writings by David Samwell is a wonderful addition to the scholarship on James Cook's voyages. This book is a marvelous compilation of scholarly reflections and original materials relating to David Samwell, and the product of a rewarding collaboration between the authors. I commend it warmly to all those interested in Captain Cook, his shipmates, and their adventures in the Pacific.'Anne Salmond, Journal of Pacific History