Description

A look back at the recipients of the James Beard Foundation's Outstanding Chef Award from 1991 to 2010, featuring profiles, recipes, and photos.

An inspiration for a generation of chefs, James Beard set the standard through his cooking, teaching, consulting, writing, and media appearances. In honor of Beard's unrivaled legacy as the father of the gourmet movement, the James Beard Foundation established the annual James Beard Awards, which recognize excellence in food, beverage, and other culinary industries.

Inside you will read about...

• Cook's Early Days and Journey to North America
• Cook's First Great Voyage: The Endeavour (1768-1771)
• Cook's Second Voyage: The Resolution (1772-1775)
• Cook's Third Voyage (1776-1779)
• The Legacy of James Cook
• And much more

The Voyages of Captain James Cook is a handsome illustrated edition of Cook's selected writings spanning his Pacific voyages, ending with the delivery of his salted scalp and hands to his surviving crewmembers. It's bound to enthrall anyone who appreciates history, science, art, and classic adventure.