Captain Cook And The Endeavour

These are Our Stories. From bushrangers and prime ministers to how Australian inventions have changed the world. Captain Cook and the Endeavour is the story of a poor boy from Yorkshire, born into a farming family but destined for so much more.

It's the story of a coal ship purchased by the British Navy for a scientific mission to the Pacific Ocean. Together they sailed off the map and navigated half the world.

About The Author

Mike Lefroy is a fifth-generation Western Australian with a passion for history, in particular the history of his hometown of Fremantle.

Mike's interest in history and education has drawn him to writing and he particularly enjoys the challenge of making the past interesting for kids. Mike's publications include picture books, junior novels, non-fiction titles and education kits.