Captain Cook's Journal During His First Voyage Round The World (1893)

Captain Cook�������s Journal During His First Voyage Round The World is a historical book written by James Cook. The book is a detailed account of Cook�������s first voyage around the world, which he undertook in 1768-1771. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which describes the events that took place during the voyage. The book begins with an introduction by the editor, which provides some background information about Cook and his voyage. The first chapter of the book describes the preparations that were made for the voyage, including the selection of the crew and the outfitting of the ship. The subsequent chapters describe the voyage itself, including the various ports of call that Cook and his crew visited, the people they encountered, and the scientific discoveries they made. Cook�������s journal entries provide a firsthand account of the challenges and rewards of the voyage, as well as the many dangers that the crew faced, such as storms, disease, and hostile natives. The book also includes illustrations and maps that help to bring the voyage to life. These include sketches of the people and places that Cook encountered, as well as charts and diagrams that illustrate the scientific discoveries that were made during the voyage. Overall, Captain Cook�������s Journal During His First Voyage Round The World is a fascinating historical document that provides a firsthand account of one of the most important voyages in history. Cook�������s journal entries offer a unique perspective on the challenges and rewards of exploration, and the book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and discovery.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.