A Narrative of the Voyages Round the World, Performed by Captain James Cook (Classic Reprint): With an Account of His Life, During the Previous and Intervening Periods - Couverture souple

Name: A Narrative of the Voyages Round the World, Performed by Captain James Cook (Classic Reprint): With an Account of His Life, During the Previous and Intervening Periods
Author: A. Kippis
ISBN: 9781330876183

A. Kippis

9781330876183: A Narrative of the Voyages Round the World, Performed by Captain James Cook (Classic Reprint): With an Account of His Life, During the Previous and Intervening Periods

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ISBN 10 : 1330876180 ISBN 13 : 9781330876183

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Voyages of Captain James Cook brings epic maritime exploration to life.

This nonfiction volume traces the journeys of Captain Cook as seen through the editing lens of A. Kippis. It follows long ocean voyages, striking coastlines, and careful observations that shaped Western knowledge of the Pacific, Africa, and beyond. Readers get vivid scenes of navigation, encounters with islanders, and moments of danger and discovery from a century-old archival perspective.

Recreates routes, ports, and islands encountered during four-year voyages
Highlights interactions with foreign civilizations and the challenges of first contact
Illustrates storms, disease, and the demanding life of sailors at sea
Names places and groups identified by explorers, including Friendly Isles and Savage Island

Ideal for readers of maritime history, exploration narratives, and anyone curious about the era of global naval discovery.

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Sir, - I esteem my self highly honoured in being permitted to dedicate and present my Narrative of the Life and Actions of Captain James Cook to your Majesty. It was owing to your Majesty's royal patronage and bounty that this illustrious navigator was enabled to execute those vast undertakings, and to make those extraordinary discoveries which have contributed so much to the reputation of the British Empire, and have reflected such peculiar glory on your Majesty's reign. Without your Majesty's munificence and encouragement the world would have remained destitute of that immense light which has been thrown on geography, navigation, and the most important sciences. To your Majesty, therefore, a work like the present is with particular propriety addressed.

It is impossible on this occasion to avoid extending my thoughts to the other noble instances in which your Majesty's liberal protection of science and literature has been displayed. Your Majesty began your reign in a career so glorious to princes, and wonderful has been the increase of knowledge and taste in this country. The improvements in philosophical science, and particularly in astronomy, the exertions of experimental and chemical inquiry, the advancement of natural history, the progress and perfection of the polite arts, and the valuable compositions that have been produced in every department of learning, have corresponded with your Majesty's gracious wishes and encouragement, and have rendered the name of Britain famous in every quarter of the globe.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1330876180
ISBN 13: 9781330876183
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 446
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A Narrative of the Voyages Round the World, Performed by Captain James Cook

A. Kippis

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10 : 1330876180 ISBN 13 : 9781330876183

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book tells the captivating story of James Cook, a man who rose from humble beginnings to become one of the greatest explorers of all time. The author meticulously details Cook's life, highlighting his journey from a common sailor to a skilled navigator and ultimately, the leader of daring expeditions that charted unknown territories. We learn of Cook's early years, his service in the Royal Navy, and his crucial role in the British conquest of Quebec during the Seven Years' War. The book delves into the specific challenges and triumphs of his three voyages, from his initial encounter with the natives of Tahiti to his groundbreaking mapping of the Pacific Ocean. Throughout the narrative, the author showcases the remarkable perseverance and scientific curiosity that propelled Cook's endeavors and the profound impact these voyages had on the advancement of geography, navigation, and the understanding of the natural world. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and legacy of a remarkable individual who helped shape our understanding of the world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781330876183_0

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