Captain Cook's Three Voyages Round The World: With A Sketch Of His Life (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163466254)

Captain Cook's Three Voyages Round The World: With A Sketch Of His Life is a book that details the adventurous and groundbreaking voyages of the famous explorer, Captain James Cook. The book covers the three voyages that Cook undertook between 1768 and 1779, during which he traversed the Pacific Ocean and explored previously unknown territories, including Australia, New Zealand, and Hawaii.The book provides a vivid account of Cook's encounters with the indigenous peoples of these regions, as well as his observations of the flora and fauna of the lands he visited. It also includes descriptions of the challenges and dangers that Cook and his crew faced during their voyages, including storms, shipwrecks, and hostile encounters with local populations.In addition to the accounts of Cook's voyages, the book also includes a sketch of his life, providing readers with insight into the man behind the legend. It details his early life and career as a seaman, his rise to prominence as an explorer, and his tragic death at the hands of Hawaiian natives in 1779.Overall, Captain Cook's Three Voyages Round The World: With A Sketch Of His Life is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and the life of one of the most famous explorers in history.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.

Author: James Cook
ISBN-10: 1163466255
ISBN-13: 9781163466254
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 516
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.04lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.31d