Cook, James 1728-1779 creator Fischer, Wilhelm 1861- text utu 2020 monographic de 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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) Original publication data not identified Voyages around the world Oceania -- Discovery and exploration Cook, James, 1728-1779 -- Travel G Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61825 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61825 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134426.0 61825