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Title: The Three Voyages of Captain Cook Round the World. Vol. II. Being the Second of the First Voyage
Note: Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Three Voyages of Captain Cook Round the World. Vol. II. Being the Second of the First Voyage" is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This volume details Captain James Cook's second voyage, focusing on his exploration of New Zealand and its inhabitants, as well as the meticulous observations of the geography, flora, and fauna encountered during the journey. The narrative provides a fascinating glimpse into the encounters between European explorers and the indigenous peoples of the lands they charted. The opening of this volume introduces readers to Captain Cook's expedition, where he navigates along the coastlines, meticulously documenting the topography, weather conditions, and his daily experiences at sea. He describes the significant land formations, notes the varying landscape, and records interactions with the local Māori people, emphasizing the differences in behavior and societies encountered along the shores of New Zealand. This volume sets the stage for deeper explorations into the life, customs, and environment of the lands being mapped, highlighting both the scientific curiosity of the age and the complexities of cross-cultural encounters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Cook, James, 1728-1779
Contributor: Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820
Editor: Hawkesworth, John, 1715?-1773
EBook No.: 57152
Published: May 13, 2018
Downloads: 95
Language: English
Subject: Explorers -- Great Britain -- Biography
Subject: Cook, James, 1728-1779 -- Travel
Subject: Voyages around the world -- History -- 18th century
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Three Voyages of Captain Cook Round the World. Vol. II. Being the Second of the First Voyage
Note: Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Sonya Schermann and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Three Voyages of Captain Cook Round the World. Vol. II. Being the Second of the First Voyage" is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This volume details Captain James Cook's second voyage, focusing on his exploration of New Zealand and its inhabitants, as well as the meticulous observations of the geography, flora, and fauna encountered during the journey. The narrative provides a fascinating glimpse into the encounters between European explorers and the indigenous peoples of the lands they charted. The opening of this volume introduces readers to Captain Cook's expedition, where he navigates along the coastlines, meticulously documenting the topography, weather conditions, and his daily experiences at sea. He describes the significant land formations, notes the varying landscape, and records interactions with the local Māori people, emphasizing the differences in behavior and societies encountered along the shores of New Zealand. This volume sets the stage for deeper explorations into the life, customs, and environment of the lands being mapped, highlighting both the scientific curiosity of the age and the complexities of cross-cultural encounters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Cook, James, 1728-1779
Contributor: Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820
Editor: Hawkesworth, John, 1715?-1773
EBook No.: 57152
Published: May 13, 2018
Downloads: 95
Language: English
Subject: Explorers -- Great Britain -- Biography
Subject: Cook, James, 1728-1779 -- Travel
Subject: Voyages around the world -- History -- 18th century
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.