The Death Of Captain Cook And Other Writings

Download or read book A Narrative of the Death of Captain James Cook written by David Samwell and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-06 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a detailed account of the events leading to the famous explorer's untimely death in Hawaii. It delves into Cook's extensive travels and accomplishments, including his mapping of Newfoundland and his numerous voyages in the Pacific, which saw him make the first European contact with the eastern coast of Australia and the Hawaiian Islands. The fatal error of Cook's final voyage is explored in-depth, revealing how his decision to kidnap the ruling chief of Hawaii in exchange for a stolen longboat ultimately led to his demise at Kealakekua Bay. This book provides a comprehensive look at one of history's most famous explorers and his tragic end.