A Voyage Towards the South Pole and Round the World, Volume 1 by James Cook

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Author Cook, James, 1728-1779
Contributor Furneaux, Tobias, 1735-1781
Title A Voyage Towards the South Pole and Round the World, Volume 1
Note Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Summary "A Voyage Towards the South Pole and Round the World, Volume 1" by James Cook is a historical account written in the late 18th century. The narrative chronicles Cook's ambitious journey aboard the ships Resolution and Adventure as they explore the Southern Hemisphere and the South Pacific Ocean, specifically in search of a Southern continent that had intrigued geographers and navigators for years. At the start of the journey, Cook details the preparations and events leading up to the expedition, including the equipment of the ships, their roster of officers and men, and their departure from England. The narrative captures various incidents during the initial leg of the journey, such as stops at Madeira and St. Jago, the weather conditions faced, observations made during navigation, and the operations of ensuring the health and safety of the crew. Cook's approach is marked by a scientific inquiry into natural history, geography, and the interactions with indigenous populations encountered along the way, setting the stage for an extensive exploration filled with adventure and discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Subject Antarctica
Subject Voyages around the world -- Early works to 1800
Subject Oceania -- Discovery and exploration -- Early works to 1800
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EBook-No. 15777
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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