The Life of Captain James Cook 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 details Cook's life from his humble beginnings as a farmhand in Yorkshire to his rise through the ranks of the Royal Navy and his eventual exploration of the Pacific Ocean. Kitson delves into Cook's personal life and his relationships with his family, crew, and the indigenous peoples he encountered during his voyages. The book also explores the political and social climate of the 18th century, shedding light on the motivations behind Cook's voyages and the impact they had on the world. The Life of Captain James Cook is a fascinating account of one of history's most important explorers, and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and discovery.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.