The Three Voyages of Captain James Cook round the World [Paperback]

This seven-volume illustrated edition of James Cook's journals, originally published in 1821, brings together these celebrated writings in an attractive format.This seven-volume illustrated collection, published in 1821, contains the journals of Captain James Cook (172879) from his three voyages to the Pacific, supplemented by material from other members of his expeditions, including the influential botanist Sir Joseph Banks. 'Cook's voyages' were essential reading for later explorers, including Charles Darwin.This seven-volume illustrated collection, published in 1821, contains the journals of Captain James Cook (172879) from his three voyages to the Pacific, supplemented by material from other members of his expeditions, including the influential botanist Sir Joseph Banks. 'Cook's voyages' were essential reading for later explorers, including Charles Darwin.During Charles Darwin's 18316 voyage on the Beagle, his on-board library included 'Cook's voyages' (the edition is not specified). This illustrated 1821 edition, in seven volumes, is representative of the versions available in the early nineteenth century. Volumes 57 cover the third Pacific voyage of James Cook (172879), which began in July 1776 and ended in his death in Hawaii. Volume 5 begins with the orders outlining the main objective of the third voyage, which was to search for the Pacific end of the North-West Passage for two summers. They emphasise the importance of good relations with other colonial powers, notably Spain, and of periodic recuperation in harbour. This volume contains Cook's journal of the voyage up to July 1777, via the Cape, Tasmania, and New Zealand to Tahiti and Tonga, and includes detailed descriptions of Pacific Islander customs together with several word-lists.Introduction to the third voyage; Inscription to the memory of Captain James Cook; Book I. Transactions from the Beginning of the Voyage till our Departure from New Zealand: 1. Various preparations; 2. Passage of the Resl£)