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100 1 _aSamwell, David,
_d1751-1798
245 1 2 _aA Narrative of the Death of Captain James Cook
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2010-12-13
508 _aProduced by Patrick Hopkins, Cindy Horton, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCook, James, 1728-1779 -- Death and burial
700 1 _aCartwright, Bruce,
_d1882-1939
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34634
999 _c75480
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