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Author Cook, James, 1728-1779
Author Forster, Georg, 1754-1794
Title The Three Voyages of Captain Cook Round the World, Vol. III. Being the First of the Second Voyage
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Summary "The Three Voyages of Captain Cook Round the World, Vol. III" is a historical account of Captain James Cook's explorations written in the early 19th century. This volume specifically covers the first of Cook's second voyage, detailing his expeditions from England and through the southern hemisphere in search of new lands and knowledge about the continent speculated to exist in the South Pacific. The narrative is likely enriched with detail about the people, cultures, and scientific observations encountered during the journey. The opening of the work provides an introduction to Cook's second voyage, setting the stage for his ambitious goal to explore the unexplored southern hemisphere. It discusses the motivations behind the voyage, including previous explorations and hypotheses regarding a southern landmass, and provides a brief overview of prior navigational attempts. The narrative then transitions to the preparations for the journey, outlining the ship's specifications, the crew, and the scientific instruments on board, emphasizing the significance of accurate observations and new discoveries in this pivotal period of exploration. (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
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EBook-No. 61155
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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