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Captain Cook's Third and Last Voyage to the Pacific Ocean, Vol. 1 of 4 (Classic Reprint): In the Years 1776, 1777, 1778, 1779 and 1780 - Couverture souple

James Cook

 
9781330179703: Captain Cook's Third and Last Voyage to the Pacific Ocean, Vol. 1 of 4 (Classic Reprint): In the Years 1776, 1777, 1778, 1779 and 1780

Synopsis

Explore Captain Cook’s third and final voyage to the Pacific Ocean — a rich, firsthand account of 1776–1780, tracing discoveries, encounters, and the daily realities of navigating unknown shores.

This edition presents a detailed, era-defining travel narrative that blends maritime adventure with careful observation of people, places, and natural life. Read how a seasoned captain and his crew chart courses, meet distant chiefs, and document landscapes, flora, fauna, and the first impressions of distant lands.


  • Accounts of early encounters with Indigenous communities and their dress, tools, and customs.

  • Descriptions of harbors, coasts, and islands across the Pacific, from Nootka Sound to the Straits of Sunda.

  • A traveler’s-eye view of shipboard life, weather, navigation decisions, and challenges at sea.

  • Detailed notes on geography, wildlife, and climate drawn from extended voyages.



Ideal for readers of maritime history and exploration, this edition illuminates a pivotal chapter in the age of discovery and the enduring human effort to map the world.

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