02133cam a22003133u 4500 23267 UtSlPG 20260610133532.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 G Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894 The Cannibal Islands: Captain Cook's Adventure in the South Seas Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-10-31 Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "The Cannibal Islands: Captain Cook's Adventure in the South Seas" by R.M. Ballantyne is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the voyages of Captain James Cook as he explores the Pacific Islands, particularly Tahiti, and provides insights into the cultures he encounters, including their more gruesome practices like cannibalism. It reflects on Cook's life, detailing his rise from humble beginnings to becoming one of the greatest navigators in history. At the start of the narrative, the reader is introduced to Captain Cook's early life, including his modest upbringing in York and his self-education that led him to the Royal Navy. The opening sections describe Cook's expedition to Tahiti to make astronomical observations and his first encounters with the islanders. Ballantyne paints a vivid picture of Cook's adventures, covering fascinating natural wonders, the character traits of the indigenous people, and the disturbing practices of cannibalism in some areas, all setting the stage for Cook's scientific and exploratory missions in the South Seas. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Cook, James, 1728-1779 Oceania -- Discovery and exploration https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23267 64319 64319