Publisher's Synopsis
Captain Cook's Journal During The First Voyage Round The World is a historical account of James Cook's voyage around the world between 1768 and 1771. The book is based on Cook's personal journal that he kept during the voyage. It provides a detailed description of the journey, the lands visited, the people encountered, and the scientific discoveries made by Cook and his crew. The book includes Cook's observations on the natural environment, the cultures of the people he met, and the challenges faced by the crew during the voyage. The journal is an important historical document that provides insights into the early exploration of the Pacific and the impact of European contact on indigenous cultures. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and the early modern era.This Bay I shall describe when I come to speake of the rest of the Coast. Hoisted out the Boats and moor'd with the Stream Anchor. While this was doing I went ashore accompanyed by Mr. Banks and Dr. Solander to look for a Watering place and to speak with the Natives, who were assembled on the Beach at the Head of the Bay to the Number of 30 or 40. They were so far from being afraid or surprised at our coming amongst them that three of them came on board without the least hesitation. They are something above the Middle size, of a Dark Copper Colour with long black hair; they paint their Bodies in Streakes, mostly Red and Black.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.
