Thursday Morning Riddle

I’m preparing a meal for a food epicure;
I am rigging the books so the truth you obscure;
I’m to suffer from heat waves; so quick is my tour;
And an old British mapmaker, wont to explore.

Who am I?

UPDATE: Riddle solved by Asher. See comments for answer.

2 Responses to “Thursday Morning Riddle”

  1. Asher Says:

    Cook

  2. Bill Says:

    COOK is correct. Way to go, Asher!

    Line 1: Cook a meal
    Line 2: Cook the books
    Line 3: Cook in the heat; Cook’s Tour
    Line 4: Captain James Cook

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