The Three Voyages of Captain Cook Round the World. Vol. II. Being the Second of…
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"The Three Voyages of Captain Cook Round the World. Vol. II. Being the Second of the First Voyage" is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This volume details Captain James Cook's second voyage, focusing on his exploration of New Zealand and its inhabitants, as well as the meticulous observations of the geography, flora, and fauna encountered during the journey. The narrative provides a fascinating glimpse into the encounters between
European explorers and the indigenous peoples of the lands they charted. The opening of this volume introduces readers to Captain Cook's expedition, where he navigates along the coastlines, meticulously documenting the topography, weather conditions, and his daily experiences at sea. He describes the significant land formations, notes the varying landscape, and records interactions with the local Māori people, emphasizing the differences in behavior and societies encountered along the shores of New Zealand. This volume sets the stage for deeper explorations into the life, customs, and environment of the lands being mapped, highlighting both the scientific curiosity of the age and the complexities of cross-cultural encounters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cook, James, 1728-1779 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820 |
| Editor | Hawkesworth, John, 1715?-1773 |
| Title | The Three Voyages of Captain Cook Round the World. Vol. II. Being the Second of the First Voyage |
| Credits |
Produced by Sonya Schermann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Explorers -- Great Britain -- Biography |
| Subject | Cook, James, 1728-1779 -- Travel |
| Subject | Voyages around the world -- History -- 18th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 57152 |
| Release Date | May 13, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 543 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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