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Title: The Three Voyages of Captain Cook Round the World. Vol. VII. Being the Third of the Third Voyage
Note: Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Three Voyages of Captain James Cook Round the World. Vol. VII. Being the Third of…" is a historical account written in the early 19th century, detailing the explorations of Captain James Cook. This volume captures the events and interactions during Cook's third voyage, particularly his experiences at the Sandwich Islands, including descriptions of local customs and the relationships formed with native chiefs and their people. The opening of this volume presents Captain Cook's return to Karakakooa Bay, showcasing a vast gathering of native islanders who exhibit both joy and apprehension at the presence of the explorers. It describes various interactions, including the power dynamics at play among the local chiefs and their subjects, the ceremonial customs associated with hospitality, and Cook’s efforts to establish rapport with the natives, while also ensuring the safety and order of his crew amidst growing tensions. These early passages lay the groundwork for the complexity of cross-cultural exchanges that will unfold throughout the voyage, ultimately foreshadowing future conflicts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: King, James, 1750-1784
EBook No.: 62659
Published: Jul 15, 2020
Downloads: 83
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. VII. Being the Third of the Third Voyage
Note: Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Sonya Schermann and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Three Voyages of Captain James Cook Round the World. Vol. VII. Being the Third of…" is a historical account written in the early 19th century, detailing the explorations of Captain James Cook. This volume captures the events and interactions during Cook's third voyage, particularly his experiences at the Sandwich Islands, including descriptions of local customs and the relationships formed with native chiefs and their people. The opening of this volume presents Captain Cook's return to Karakakooa Bay, showcasing a vast gathering of native islanders who exhibit both joy and apprehension at the presence of the explorers. It describes various interactions, including the power dynamics at play among the local chiefs and their subjects, the ceremonial customs associated with hospitality, and Cook’s efforts to establish rapport with the natives, while also ensuring the safety and order of his crew amidst growing tensions. These early passages lay the groundwork for the complexity of cross-cultural exchanges that will unfold throughout the voyage, ultimately foreshadowing future conflicts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: King, James, 1750-1784
EBook No.: 62659
Published: Jul 15, 2020
Downloads: 83
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.