Captain Cook: The Legendary Seafarer, Navigator and Explorer
Year: 2024 Language: English Author: Leo Lexicon Genre: Historical Publisher: Independently published Edition: July 2024 ISBN: 9798332502125 Format: EPUB Quality: eBook Pages count: 140 Description: Embark on an extraordinary journey of discovery with "Captain Cook: The Legendary Seafarer, Navigator, and Explorer”, a captivating and informative account of the life and voyages of one of history's most remarkable figures. This book brings to life the story of Captain James Cook, whose unparalleled navigational skills, scientific curiosity, and intrepid spirit led him to chart the uncharted waters of the Pacific Ocean and explore the farthest reaches of the globe. Even though Captain Cook died in tragic circumstances at the age of 50, he is remembered today for some astonishing achievements. These include: • Completing the first recorded European contact and circumnavigation of New Zealand (1769-1770) • Mapping the entire eastern coastline of Australia, proving it was a continent (1770) • Discovering and charting many Pacific islands including the Hawaiian Islands (1778-1779) • Making significant contributions to the understanding of celestial navigation and mapping, and the art and science of cartography • Leading three major voyages of scientific exploration in the Pacific Ocean (1768-1779), during which he named over 7000 places, most of which are still in use today! This book is also a thought-provoking exploration of the complex and often controversial legacy of Captain Cook and his impact on the world. Readers will grapple with difficult questions about colonialism, cultural exchange, and the human drive to explore and understand the unknown.
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Captain Cook: The Legendary Seafarer, Navigator and Explorer
Language: English
Author: Leo Lexicon
Genre: Historical
Publisher: Independently published
Edition: July 2024
ISBN: 9798332502125
Format: EPUB
Quality: eBook
Pages count: 140
Description: Embark on an extraordinary journey of discovery with "Captain Cook: The Legendary Seafarer, Navigator, and Explorer”, a captivating and informative account of the life and voyages of one of history's most remarkable figures.
This book brings to life the story of Captain James Cook, whose unparalleled navigational skills, scientific curiosity, and intrepid spirit led him to chart the uncharted waters of the Pacific Ocean and explore the farthest reaches of the globe.
Even though Captain Cook died in tragic circumstances at the age of 50, he is remembered today for some astonishing achievements. These include:
• Completing the first recorded European contact and circumnavigation of New Zealand (1769-1770)
• Mapping the entire eastern coastline of Australia, proving it was a continent (1770)
• Discovering and charting many Pacific islands including the Hawaiian Islands (1778-1779)
• Making significant contributions to the understanding of celestial navigation and mapping, and the art and science of cartography
• Leading three major voyages of scientific exploration in the Pacific Ocean (1768-1779), during which he named over 7000 places, most of which are still in use today!
This book is also a thought-provoking exploration of the complex and often controversial legacy of Captain Cook and his impact on the world. Readers will grapple with difficult questions about colonialism, cultural exchange, and the human drive to explore and understand the unknown.
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