Captain Cook (1894)

Captain Cook is a historical biography written by Walter Besant in 1894. The book details the life and achievements of the renowned British explorer, Captain James Cook. It begins with Cook's early life in Yorkshire, England, and his early career in the Royal Navy. The book then follows Cook's voyages to the Pacific Ocean, including his three famous voyages on the HMS Endeavour, HMS Resolution, and HMS Discovery. Besant describes Cook's encounters with the indigenous peoples of the Pacific, his mapping of previously unknown territories, and his contributions to scientific knowledge, including his work on astronomy, botany, and cartography. The book also explores Cook's personal life, including his marriage and family, and his eventual death at the hands of Hawaiian natives. Overall, Captain Cook is a fascinating account of one of the most important explorers in history, and a vivid portrayal of the age of exploration and discovery. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration, the Pacific region, or the life of James Cook.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.