The Life Of Captain James Cook V2 (1788)

The Life of Captain James Cook V2 is a biography of the famous explorer James Cook, written by Andrew Kippis and first published in 1788. The book is the second volume of a two-part series that chronicles Cook's life and achievements, from his early years as a sailor to his legendary voyages of discovery in the Pacific. The book begins with Cook's second voyage, which took place between 1772 and 1775, and covers his travels to the South Pacific, including his exploration of New Zealand, Tonga, and the Society Islands. It also details his encounters with the indigenous peoples of these regions and his efforts to establish friendly relations with them. The biography then moves on to Cook's third and final voyage, which took place between 1776 and 1779. This voyage saw Cook explore the Pacific Northwest coast of North America, including Alaska and British Columbia, before returning to Hawaii, where he was tragically killed in a skirmish with the island's inhabitants. Throughout the book, Kippis provides a detailed and engaging account of Cook's life and achievements, drawing on a variety of sources including Cook's own journals and letters, as well as the accounts of his contemporaries. The book also includes numerous illustrations and maps, providing readers with a visual representation of Cook's travels and discoveries. Overall, The Life of Captain James Cook V2 is a comprehensive and fascinating biography of one of history's greatest explorers, and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and discovery.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.