The Three Voyages of Captain Cook Round the World. Vol. I. Being the First of…
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| Author | Cook, James, 1728-1779 |
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| Contributor | Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820 |
| Editor | Hawkesworth, John, 1715?-1773 |
| Title | The Three Voyages of Captain Cook Round the World. Vol. I. Being the First of the First Voyage. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Three Voyages of Captain Cook Round the World, Vol. I. Being the First of…" is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work chronicles the significant voyages undertaken by Captain James Cook, a prominent navigator and explorer from Yorkshire, who made groundbreaking discoveries while mapping uncharted territories. It delves into his expeditions to the South Seas and the various cultures and natural wonders he encountered during his travels. The beginning of the narrative sets the stage for Captain Cook's first voyage, detailing his background and rise through maritime ranks leading up to the expedition aboard the Endeavour. In this opening portion, it's mentioned that Cook has received his commission to lead the voyage and provides vivid observations of the ship's initial departure and encounters at sea. The account includes descriptions of the ship's crew, the challenges they face, and the collection of specimens by the gentleman naturalists on board, including Joseph Banks and Dr. Solander, as they begin their scientific explorations. Cook's meticulous journaling reveals his dedication to navigation and discovery, hinting at the adventures and findings that await in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Explorers -- Great Britain -- Biography |
| Subject | Cook, James, 1728-1779 -- Travel |
| Subject | Voyages around the world -- History -- 18th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56196 |
| Release Date | Dec 17, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 132 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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