The Three Voyages of Captain Cook Round the World. Vol. V. Being the First of…
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"The Three Voyages of Captain James Cook Round the World. Vol. V. Being the First of the Third Voyage" is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book details the itineraries and findings of Captain James Cook during his monumental voyages, focusing particularly on his third journey, which took place in the late 18th century. It serves as an essential resource for anyone interested in maritime exploration, early scientific
discovery, or the intricate details of geography during this transformative period. At the start of this volume, readers are introduced to Captain Cook's third voyage through an extensive introduction that outlines the spirit of exploration driving British naval expeditions under the patronage of the monarchy. The narrative emphasizes Cook's mission to navigate uncharted southern waters and the various scientific observations he conducted along the way, as well as highlighting the discoveries made in previously unexplored regions. The chapters also hint at challenges and encounters Cook faced with indigenous peoples, laying the groundwork for a detailed recounting of his travels and the crucial geographic and anthropological knowledge gained during this ambitious voyage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Cook, James, 1728-1779 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Three Voyages of Captain Cook Round the World. Vol. V. Being the First of the Third Voyage |
| Credits |
Produced by Sonya Schermann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| 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. | 62095 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-62095-4 |
| Release Date | May 11, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 850 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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