Captain James Cook, The Circumnavigator (1907)

Captain James Cook, The Circumnavigator is a book written by Arthur Kitson in 1907. The book is a biographical account of the life and achievements of James Cook, the famous British explorer who is known for his voyages to the Pacific Ocean. The book covers Cook's early life, his career in the British Navy, and his three voyages to the Pacific. The author describes Cook's discoveries, his interactions with the indigenous people he encountered, and his contributions to cartography and navigation. The book also provides insights into the political and social context of Cook's time, including the rivalry between European powers for control of the Pacific region. Overall, Captain James Cook, The Circumnavigator is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most important explorers in history.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.