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100	1		_aBallantyne, R. M. _q(Robert Michael), _d1825-1894
245	1	4	_aThe Cannibal Islands: Captain Cook's Adventure in the South Seas
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2007-10-31
508			_aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aCook, James, 1728-1779
653			_aOceania -- Discovery and exploration
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23267
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