Voyage Towards the South Pole and Round the World Volume 2
by James Cook
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Volume 2 of 'Voyage Towards the South Pole and Round the World' documents James Cook's return journey from the Pacific Ocean to England. After disproving the existence of Terra Australis Incognita, Cook embarks on a fascinating voyage through the islands of the Pacific, encountering new landmasses and diverse cultures. He charts a course through the Friendly Islands (now Tonga), Easter Island, Norfolk Island, New Caledonia, and Vanuatu. Continuing his journey, Cook circumnavigates Cape Horn, discovers the uncharted South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, and refits in Cape Town before finally returning home. This volume also includes the valuable firsthand account of Captain Furneaux's experiences during the period he was separated from Cook, offering a richer and more comprehensive narrative of the expedition.Book Details
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James Cook was a British explorer, navigator, cartographer, and captain in the British Royal Navy, famous for his three voyages between 1768 and 1779 in the Pacific Ocean and to New Zealand and Austra...
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