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The Journals of Captain Cook (Paperback)
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The Journals of Captain Cook (Paperback)
Series: Mint Editions
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Loot Price R486
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Depicted by the man himself, The Journals of James Cook is an
intimate first-hand account, providing an uncensored and reliable
narrative of adventures spanning across the globe. The Journals of
James Cook depict three of Captain James Cook's most glorious
expeditions, starting in 1768 and leading to Cook's tragic death in
1779. Having ventured all over the Pacific, Cook encountered lands
not yet charted by the British. Though his discoveries and maps
inadvertently led to British colonization, Cook held a deep respect
for the native people he encountered. He recorded their practices
and wrote of them fondly. Cook even befriended some of the native
people he encountered, including a Tahitian man who, after hearing
of Cook's homeland, wanted to visit it as well. Per the man's
request, Cook sailed him to Britain, where the man stayed until he
and Cook sailed back to Tahiti three years later. After charting
Australia, and the whole coast of New Zealand, Cook was involved in
a plot to kidnap a Hawaiian monarch and ransom them in order to
recover stolen property. He was killed during this expedition,
leaving behind a legacy of a detailed description of the Pacific
Ocean and its coasts. James Cook's expeditions around the world and
his detailed and innovative work as a cartographer inspired
advancements in scientific, medical, historical and geological
fields. His influence has also reached the literary world,
inspiring novel series and characters, including the infamous
Captain Hook. Exuding ambition, courage, and confidence, The
Journals of James Cook provide a privileged peak into the travels
and accomplishments of an adventurous, and invaluable man. Packed
with wonder but free of imperialistic arrogance, The Journals of
James Cook serve as a valuable an intriguing primary source of a
time when places in the world were yet to be mapped. Now presented
in an easy-to-read font and redesigned with a stunning new cover,
James Cook' The Journals of James Cook is accommodating to
contemporary readers, providing a fresh version of the esteemed
literary work while preserving its wonders and adventures.
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