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by James Cook (Author), John Rickman (Editor)
The Journal of Captain Cook's Last Voyage to the Pacific Ocean, on Discovery: Performed in the Years 1776-1779 is a book written by James Cook, a British explorer, navigator, and cartographer. The book documents Cook's final expedition, which took place between 1776 and 1779 and aimed to explore and chart the Pacific Ocean. The journal provides a detailed account of the voyage, including descriptions of the places visited, the people encountered, and the scientific discoveries made. Cook's observations and insights into the cultures and customs of the Pacific Islanders are also included, making the book a valuable historical and anthropological resource. The book was first published in 1781, shortly after Cook's death, and has since become a classic of exploration literature. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration, navigation, and cartography, as well as those interested in the cultures and customs of the Pacific Islanders.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.
