02593cam a22003493u 4500 56196 UtSlPG 20260610134308.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 G Cook, James, 1728-1779 The Three Voyages of Captain Cook Round the World. Vol. I. Being the First of the First Voyage. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-12-17 Produced by Sonya Schermann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Three Voyages of Captain Cook Round the World, Vol. I. Being the First of…" is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work chronicles the significant voyages undertaken by Captain James Cook, a prominent navigator and explorer from Yorkshire, who made groundbreaking discoveries while mapping uncharted territories. It delves into his expeditions to the South Seas and the various cultures and natural wonders he encountered during his travels. The beginning of the narrative sets the stage for Captain Cook's first voyage, detailing his background and rise through maritime ranks leading up to the expedition aboard the Endeavour. In this opening portion, it's mentioned that Cook has received his commission to lead the voyage and provides vivid observations of the ship's initial departure and encounters at sea. The account includes descriptions of the ship's crew, the challenges they face, and the collection of specimens by the gentleman naturalists on board, including Joseph Banks and Dr. Solander, as they begin their scientific explorations. Cook's meticulous journaling reveals his dedication to navigation and discovery, hinting at the adventures and findings that await in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Explorers -- Great Britain -- Biography Cook, James, 1728-1779 -- Travel Voyages around the world -- History -- 18th century Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820 Hawkesworth, John, 1715?-1773 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56196 97027 97027