The exploration of the Pacific in the eighteenth century by western Europeans has an enduring fascination for both specialists and a wider public. Within this field; Cook's voyages have a particular appeal: they include exciting elements of danger; scientific investigation; encounters between different cultures. The essays in this volume take as their point of departure Cook's first voyage in the Endeavour (1768-71); they re-evaluate its political and social context; look at the expectations and outcomes of the event; and focus on the scientific and cultural issues emerging from this and subsequent Pacific voyages.
#2224049 in Books Osprey Publishing 1977-06-01 1977-06-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.75 x .15 x 7.25l; .37 #File Name: 085045269448 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A Basic Reference for Modelers and WargamersBy D. KongNapoleon's Line Chasseurs is one of the earlier books published by Osprey Publishing in 1977 as part of its Men-at-Arms series. It is written by Emir Bukhari and beautifully illustrated by the late Angus McBride. The one that I bought is the 1979 reprint. The one being shown here is a much later reprint. As far as I know; except for the cover and back pages; the content has remained unchanged in the reprints. This book; with 40 pages; is organized into several topics: Organization; Dress and Equipment; Saddle and Harness; War Records and Regimental Histories (1st to 21st regiments); The Plates (A-H; with each plate including illustrations of three soldiers); and Sources (this is very brief with only 11 references). Pages 39 and 40 include descriptions of the plates in other languages. The most useful illustrations that I found are the four on pages 28 and 29 showing the different formations of a squadron in different orders. This is similarly done in Napoleon's Hussars; another book in the same series published around the same time. In fact; in one to two discussions; Napoleon's Line Chasseurs references Napoleon's Hussars and Napoleon's Cuirassiers and Carabiniers; so I would recommend that you to get these other books too. There are black and white illustrations of the uniforms; arms and equipment; and horse harnesses. The A to H Plates are in color and are beautifully done.This is a good book for the modelers and wargamers who want a quick reference and a basic guide. I would prefer the book to include a bit of discussion on the functions of the Chasseurs; and how exactly that they differ from those of the more flamboyant Hussars; but at such an inexpensive price; I am not complaining.
