Captain Cook's First Voyage: Commenced In 1768, And Finished In 1771. His First Published Account Of Landing In The Endeavour River
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Book: Fair
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Pages: Yellowed
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A landmark work of maritime history and exploration literature, Captain Cook's First Voyage: Commenced In 1768, And Finished In 1771 chronicles the extraordinary Pacific expedition aboard HMS Endeavour, presenting Cook's own firsthand account of one of the most consequential voyages of the eighteenth century. The narrative details the crew's scientific and geographic mission — undertaken in part to observe the Transit of Venus — alongside the remarkable encounters with the peoples, flora, and fauna of Tahiti, New Zealand, and the eastern coast of Australia. With particular significance, the account records the first European landing at the Endeavour River on the northeastern Australian coast, a moment that would shape the course of colonial history. Written with the measured authority and keen observational precision of a seasoned naval commander, the prose balances practical seamanship with genuine curiosity about the natural world and its inhabitants. This primary historical document remains an indispensable record for students of exploration, cartography, and the Age of Discovery.
Author: Captain Cook
Format: Paperback
Published: 1970, Hisine Technique. Herberton, Far North Queensland. c
Genre: Travel & exploration
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A landmark work of maritime history and exploration literature, Captain Cook's First Voyage: Commenced In 1768, And Finished In 1771 chronicles the extraordinary Pacific expedition aboard HMS Endeavour, presenting Cook's own firsthand account of one of the most consequential voyages of the eighteenth century. The narrative details the crew's scientific and geographic mission — undertaken in part to observe the Transit of Venus — alongside the remarkable encounters with the peoples, flora, and fauna of Tahiti, New Zealand, and the eastern coast of Australia. With particular significance, the account records the first European landing at the Endeavour River on the northeastern Australian coast, a moment that would shape the course of colonial history. Written with the measured authority and keen observational precision of a seasoned naval commander, the prose balances practical seamanship with genuine curiosity about the natural world and its inhabitants. This primary historical document remains an indispensable record for students of exploration, cartography, and the Age of Discovery.