Captain Cook: His Life, Voyages, and Discoveries by William Henry Giles Kingston
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"Captain Cook: His Life, Voyages, and Discoveries" by William Henry Giles Kingston is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work serves as a biography of the renowned English navigator and explorer, Captain James Cook, chronicling his life from humble beginnings to his numerous voyages and significant discoveries across the globe. Kingston offers readers not only a record of Cook's achievements but also insights into his character and the
challenges he faced during his career. The opening of the biography introduces Captain Cook's formative years and early training, outlining how he ascended from a modest childhood in Yorkshire to becoming an esteemed seaman. It details his apprenticeship to various roles at sea and follows his initial voyages, culminating in his commission as a ship captain. This section highlights Cook’s intelligence, perseverance, and diligence, emphasizing his self-education in navigation and astronomy, which later served him well in significant endeavors such as the siege of Quebec. As readers embark on this narrative, they gain an understanding of the remarkable journey that shaped Captain Cook into a legendary figure in exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880 |
|---|---|
| Title | Captain Cook: His Life, Voyages, and Discoveries |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | CT: History: Biography |
| LoC Class | DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas) |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Biography |
| Subject | Voyages around the world |
| Subject | Cook, James, 1728-1779 |
| Subject | Oceania -- Discovery and exploration |
| Subject | Australasia -- Discovery and exploration |
| Subject | Missions -- Oceania |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24755 |
| Release Date | Mar 5, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 483 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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