Captain Cook's Journal During His First Voyage Round The World (1893)

by James Cook and Cook

Book Overview

Captain Cook's Journal During His First Voyage Round The World (1893) is a historical account of the first circumnavigation of the globe by the British explorer, James Cook. The book is a compilation of Cook's personal journal entries and observations during his voyage, which lasted from 1768 to 1771. The journal offers a detailed account of the voyage, including descriptions of the various islands and lands that Cook visited, the people he encountered, and the flora and fauna he observed. Cook's journal also provides insight into the challenges and difficulties faced by the crew during the voyage, including illness, storms, and encounters with hostile natives. The book is a fascinating historical document that provides a firsthand account of one of the most significant explorations in human history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1169348998
• ISBN13: 9781169348998
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 476 Pages
• Weight: 2.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.0" x 10.0"