02147cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000060010610000310011224500560014326400510019930000470025033600260029733700260032333800360034950000310038550800280041652011550044453400450159965300270164465300440167165300460171585600430176199900170180410842UtSlPG20260610133247.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aG1 aKitson, Arthur,d1848-191514aThe Life of Captain James Cook, the Circumnavigator 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-01-01  aProduced by Sue Asscher  a"The Life of Captain James Cook, the Circumnavigator" by Arthur Kitson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This comprehensive biography dives into the life of one of history's most notable explorers, Captain James Cook, focusing on his early years, naval career, and significant voyages, including his remarkable circumnavigation of the globe.  The opening of the book introduces James Cook's origins, detailing his birth in Yorkshire and the limited historical evidence surrounding his ancestry. Kitson captures the nuances of Cook's early life, including his modest beginnings, education, and initial experiences that sparked his ambition to pursue a maritime career. Descriptions of Cook's apprenticeship in Staithes and subsequent entry into the Royal Navy set the stage for his evolution from a young lad into a distinguished navigator and explorer, paving the way for his legendary voyages that would follow. The rich details presented in this opening reveal the foundations on which Cook built his illustrious career, offering readers insight into the man behind the legend. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCook, James, 1728-1779  aExplorers -- Great Britain -- Biography  aGeographers -- Great Britain -- Biography40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10842  c52291d52291