Publisher's Synopsis
Captain Cook's Journal During His First Voyage Round The World is a historical book written by James Cook, a British explorer and navigator. The book is a personal account of Cook's first voyage around the world, which took place between 1768 and 1771. The journal provides a detailed description of the voyage, including the various stops made along the way, the people and cultures encountered, and the scientific discoveries made during the journey.The book is divided into chapters, each of which covers a specific part of the voyage. Cook's writing is clear and detailed, providing readers with a vivid picture of the journey. The journal also includes maps and illustrations to help readers better understand the places and people encountered during the voyage.Throughout the book, Cook describes his interactions with the indigenous peoples he encountered, including the Maori in New Zealand and the inhabitants of Tahiti. He also writes about the scientific discoveries made during the voyage, including the observation of the transit of Venus and the discovery of new animal and plant species.Overall, Captain Cook's Journal During His First Voyage Round The World is an important historical document that provides readers with a fascinating insight into the life and work of one of the greatest explorers of all time.This scarce antiquarian book is a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.
