Le capitaine James Cook était un explorateur et navigateur britannique, réputé pour sa cartographie méticuleuse et ses voyages de découverte à travers le Pacifique. Sa cartographie et son exploration détaillées, y compris le premier contact enregistré avec l'Australie orientale et les îles hawaïennes, ont considérablement élargi les connaissances géographiques européennes. Cook a fait preuve de compétences exceptionnelles en matière de navigation, de courage et de leadership dans des conditions difficiles, laissant un héritage qui a influencé l'exploration et la compréhension scientifique ultérieures pendant des siècles.
Pour cette édition, Christopher Lloyd a choisi dans la volumineuse littérature des journaux de voyages tenus par le capitaine Cook les passages qui tracent le cours des voyages comme tels et ceux qui décrivent les moeurs des populations indigènes. Se trouvent ainsi restitués dans leurs articulations essentielles les récits des trois voyages du grand explorateur.
AuszugStrage it must appear that the account of perhaps the most celebrated and, certainly to the English nation, the most momentous voyage of discovery that has ever taken place--for it practically gave birth to the great Australasian Colonies--has never before been given to the world in the very words of its great leader. It has fallen out in this wise. After the return of the Endeavour it was decided that a full and comprehensive account of the voyage should be compiled. COOK'S JOURNAL dealt with matters from the point of view of the seaman, the explorer, and the head of the expedition, responsible for life, and for its general success
Undertaken, by the command of His Majesty, for making discoveries in the Northern Hemisphere: to determine the position and extent of the west side of North America, its distance from Asia, and the practic
Focused on exploration and discovery, this work recounts a significant voyage commissioned by the British crown to chart the northern Pacific Ocean. It aims to clarify the geography of North America's west coast and its proximity to Asia. This high-quality reprint of the original 1784 edition preserves the historical insights and navigational details from the expedition, offering readers a glimpse into early maritime exploration and the era's scientific pursuits.
The illustrated seven-volume edition of James Cook's journals offers a comprehensive collection of his celebrated writings, originally published in 1821. This edition enhances the historical significance of Cook's explorations with visual elements, making it an attractive format for readers interested in maritime history and exploration.
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The keen-eyed, cool-headed, and fearless men (Kit Carson, Jim Bridger, Buffalo Bill Cody, Big Foot Wallace, and Captain Jim Cook, among others) who were pivotal personalities for more than half a century in the almost ceaseless task of clearing the way for and guarding the lives and properties of explorers, emigrants, and settlers in the West, are an extinct type of pioneer, Accounts of the heroic deeds of this handful of men, however, remain today as indelible records that dramatize the melting away of this country’s vast frontiers.
A father's journey to reconnect with his daughter highlights the transformative power of music in fostering communication and understanding for individuals with autism. Through their shared experiences, the narrative delves into the emotional bonds that can be strengthened by music, showcasing its role as a bridge in interpersonal relationships. The story emphasizes themes of love, healing, and the unique challenges faced by families navigating autism.
Selections from Cook's journals of the first voyage (1768-1771) to Tahiti, New Zealand and Eastern Australia; second voyage (1772-1775) to the Antarctic and the Pacific; third voyage (1776-1780) to Hawaii, the north American coast; eye-witness accounts of Cook's death in Hawaii.
Learn about Captain James Cook and his crew, beautifully illustrated, with excerpts from Cook's journals, illustrations, photography, and more.
Reproduction of the original: The Three Voyages of Captain Cook round the World by James Cook, Joseph Banks, Dr. Hawkesworth