Cook led three famous expeditions to the Pacific Ocean between 1768 and 1779. In voyages that ranged from the Antarctic circle to the Arctic Sea, Cook charted Australia and the whole coast of New Zealand, and brought back detailed descriptions of the natural history of the Pacific. Accounts based on Cook's journals were issued at the time, but it was not until this century that the original journals were published in Beaglehole's definitive edition. The JOURNALS tells the story of these voyages as Cook wanted it to be told, radiating the ambition, courage and skill which enabled him to carry out an unrivalled series of expeditions in dangerous waters.
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A principal source for understanding European exploration of the Pacific in the eighteenth century. ENGLISH HISTORICAL REVIEW The most important book ever written about Cook. IAN BOREHAM, THE CAPTAIN COOK STUDY UNIT.
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This classic edition of Cook's journals, taken from the originalmanuscripts, improves on previous editions by incorporating into its rightful place the rare 'Cook and the Russians' pamphlet, and by its use of re-originated maps and artwork, and thus provides for the first time the definitive and complete version of Cook's Journals. A reliable and authoritative text, its republication has been warmly and widely welcomed. The volumes contain Cook's accounts of his three great voyages of discovery in the Endeavour and the Resolution; introductions and detailed notes accompany the texts, providing necessary identifications and references, and giving additional information from other sources supplementing Cook's account. More extended extracts from the journals of Cook's shipmates are printed as appendices. A separate portfolio (included) contains the manuscript charts and views drawn by Cook and his officers, which he regarded as an essential complement to his Journals.
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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful
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This is a fantastic book... adventure, geography, science and history all rolled into one. It really is a unique experience to be able to read the words written during voyages that changed the worlds understanding of the Pacific and the globe in general. Do not read it however expecting a work of art in terms of the English language. Captain Cook did not write for a living, and sometimes sections of the book are hard going to the reader. However that is surely a small price to pay for a vivid first hand description from the man himself. I found it particullary interesting to read about Australia and New Zealand as they were, and before colonisation had begun. Cook is to Australians, as Colombus is to Americans. Buy it now......
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I first came across these diaries when I read a quote from them on the internet somewhere. Until that point I didn't even realise Captain Cook had wrote a diary, and once I found out I was soon on Amazon ordering a copy. It was suprisingly easy to read considering it was wrote in the late 1700's, and theres nothing better in my opinion than personal accounts. It's a fascinating read, from their travels in the freezing, silent Antartic waters, to their sailing between the pacific islands, as scores of canoes come out to greet them and welcome them ashore. Theres hundreds of events, comments etc in the book, that will make you laugh, teach you something new or have you re-reading the sentence in disbelief and that to me is the sign of a really good book.
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Parts of this book were really interesting, but other aspects were quite hard going. I found Cook's observations of the natives he met and his descriptions of the islands to be the most interesting. unfortunately these are few and far between. He treats the natives and his crew with great respect and comes across as a kind, considerate and intelligent man. At times you forget you are reading a journal written so long ago.
However the nautical references start to get a bit much and I tended to skip parts as they were very repetitive, especially when they had been at sea for long periods with not much happening.
if you want a transcript of his diary, as the title suggests, and have some knowledge of all things nautical then this is the book for you.
On balance I don't think this was the right choice of book for me. I would have preferred more of a summary of his voyages with less nautical references. He took an artist with him on his voyages and often refers to animals and plants so copies of the drawings of these would have been interesting. I also would have liked to know how his wife and children were managing whilst he was at sea. Very little is said about them.
However the nautical references start to get a bit much and I tended to skip parts as they were very repetitive, especially when they had been at sea for long periods with not much happening.
if you want a transcript of his diary, as the title suggests, and have some knowledge of all things nautical then this is the book for you.
On balance I don't think this was the right choice of book for me. I would have preferred more of a summary of his voyages with less nautical references. He took an artist with him on his voyages and often refers to animals and plants so copies of the drawings of these would have been interesting. I also would have liked to know how his wife and children were managing whilst he was at sea. Very little is said about them.
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A stunning but sometimes uncomfortable experience
This isn't a book that you can read cover to cover like a novel, but is wonderful to dip into. You have a real sense of being there on the voyages with him. Read more
Published 10 months ago by berlin_reader
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an authentic hero
Quite dense and clotted with nautical terminology that might baffle anyone who hasn't spent their life either at sea or reading all of Patrick O'Brien's novels, but still packed... Read more
Published 11 months ago by A. J. McGowan
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Personal account
Looking for a personal account of the voyage, what better one than the journal of James Cook himself? It doesnt disappoint. Read more
Published on 22 Feb 2011 by Blake
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Surprisingly readable and funny
This is written in the style of a day to day log. Each day might contain a few lines or a few pages. Read more
Published on 20 Jan 2011 by vic897
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nautical book
I Would not really recommend this book.
The Biography of Captain James cook is a greater read.
This has cooks diary entries and sailing terminology. Read more
The Biography of Captain James cook is a greater read.
This has cooks diary entries and sailing terminology. Read more
Published on 19 Sep 2010 by Shep
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All the immediacy of globe-expanding exploration
Although this edition of Cook's 'Journals' shows evidence of various levels of later tweaking and revision by Cook, it nevertheless retains a very vivid sense of all the practical... Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2002 by Robert Aitken
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