02246cam a22003133u 4500 34634 UtSlPG 20260610133806.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 G Samwell, David, 1751-1798 A Narrative of the Death of Captain James Cook Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-12-13 Produced by Patrick Hopkins, Cindy Horton, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "A Narrative of the Death of Captain James Cook" by David Samwell is a historical account written in the late 18th century. The book details the events surrounding the death of Captain Cook during his final voyage in the Pacific. As a first-hand account from the surgeon aboard the ship Discovery, the narrative offers a unique perspective on Cook's character and the circumstances leading to his tragic demise. In this account, Samwell meticulously recounts the days leading up to Cook's death, including the ship's interactions with the Hawaiian natives and the cultural practices of the islands. He describes how Cook, initially revered by the locals, faced escalating tensions following a series of misunderstandings and conflicts, primarily revolving around a stolen ship's boat. The narrative culminates in a detailed depiction of Cook's fatal encounter with the Hawaiian natives, portraying the chaotic and violent nature of the confrontation that ultimately led to his death. Samwell’s reflections on Cook's character serve to honor his legacy, emphasizing his dedication and the roles of various factors that contributed to the tragic outcome. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Cook, James, 1728-1779 -- Death and burial Cartwright, Bruce, 1882-1939 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34634 75480 75480