The Life Of Captain James Cook

The Life of Captain James Cook is a comprehensive biography of the famous British explorer, written by Arthur Kitson. The book covers Cook's life from his humble beginnings as a farm laborer in Yorkshire to his rise to fame as a skilled navigator and explorer. Kitson delves into Cook's early years in the Royal Navy, his participation in the Seven Years' War, and his eventual appointment as commander of his own ship, the Endeavour. The book provides detailed accounts of Cook's three voyages to the Pacific, during which he charted new territories, made contact with indigenous peoples, and discovered new species of plants and animals. Kitson also explores Cook's personal life, including his marriage to Elizabeth Batts and his relationships with his crew members. The book offers insights into the challenges and dangers that Cook faced on his voyages, as well as his legacy as one of the most important explorers in history. Overall, The Life of Captain James Cook is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and the life of one of its most iconic figures.On 9th August, Cape Prince of Wales, 65 degrees 46 minutes North, 191 degrees 45 minutes East, was sighted, and they believed it to be the most westerly point of North America. They landed on what, from Heydinger's Chart, was the eastern end of the island of Alaska, but it afterwards was found to be the eastern extremity of Asia. This chart, says Burney, was found ""not only to be incorrect but almost unintelligible."" The country was very desolate, neither tree nor shrub to be seen, and the inhabitants seemed afraid of their visitors, though not absolutely unfriendly. They were taller and stouter than those on the American side, and their clothing very superior.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.