Captain Cook's Voyages Of Discovery (1920)

By James Cook

Book Overview

Captain Cook�������s Voyages of Discovery (1920) is a historical book written by James Cook, a British explorer, navigator, and cartographer who is known for his three voyages across the Pacific Ocean. The book is a detailed account of Cook�������s voyages, which took place between 1768 and 1779, and his discoveries in the South Pacific, including Australia, New Zealand, and Hawaii.The book is divided into three parts, each covering one of Cook�������s voyages. The first voyage took place from 1768 to 1771, during which Cook sailed to Tahiti to observe the transit of Venus and then explored the coast of New Zealand and the eastern coast of Australia. The second voyage, which took place from 1772 to 1775, was focused on exploring the southern ocean and searching for the mythical continent of Terra Australis. The third and final voyage, which took place from 1776 to 1779, was focused on exploring the Pacific Northwest coast of North America and searching for the Northwest Passage.The book provides a detailed account of the challenges and hardships faced by Cook and his crew during their voyages, including encounters with hostile indigenous peoples, harsh weather conditions, and the threat of disease. It also includes descriptions of the flora and fauna of the regions visited, as well as the customs and traditions of the indigenous peoples.Overall, Captain Cook�������s Voyages of Discovery is a fascinating historical account of one of the most significant explorations in human history, providing insight into the challenges faced by early explorers and the impact of their discoveries on the world.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167237994
• ISBN13: 9781167237997
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 484 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"