02599cam a22003733u 4500 61825 UtSlPG 20260610134426.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 G Cook, James, 1728-1779 Account of a voyage round the world, in the years 1768, 1769, 1770 and 1771. German Meine erste Weltreise Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Kulturgeschichtliche Dokumente; Band 3 Release date is 2020-04-13 Produced by Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Meine erste Weltreise" by James Cook is a historical account written in the 18th century. The work chronicles Captain Cook’s first expedition, during which he navigates uncharted territories, encounters diverse cultures, and fulfills the scientific mission to observe the transit of Venus in the South Pacific. The narrative primarily revolves around Cook's experiences, observations of indigenous peoples, and the unfolding events during the voyage. At the start of the expedition, Cook receives his orders from the Royal Society in London to command the Endeavour ship. He recounts the difficult early days of the journey, including an unfortunate accident that leads to the drowning of a crew member and the ship's early navigations along the coasts of Brazil and Tierra del Fuego. Cook describes the rituals and lifestyles of the indigenous populations they encounter, setting the tone for a journey filled with exploration, discovery, and the complexities of cross-cultural interactions. Through vivid accounts, he introduces readers to the inhabitants and natural wonders of places like Tahiti, igniting a sense of adventure and curiosity about the world beyond European borders. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Voyages around the world Oceania -- Discovery and exploration Cook, James, 1728-1779 -- Travel Fischer, Wilhelm, 1861- Kulturgeschichtliche Dokumente; Band 3 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61825 102649 102649