Farther Than Any Man: The Epic Story of Captain James Cook

Farther Than Any Man: The Rise and Fall of Captain James Cook

by Martin Dugard

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	703 KB
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In the annals of exploration, no name stands taller than Captain James Cook. This intrepid Englishman sailed farther than any man before him, charting new lands and forever changing our understanding of the world.

Cook's journey began in humble beginnings. Born in Yorkshire, England, in 1728, he joined the Royal Navy at the age of 18. He quickly rose through the ranks, and in 1768, he was given command of the HMS Endeavour. This would be the ship that would take him on his epic voyages of discovery.

Cook's first voyage took him to the Pacific Ocean, where he explored the coast of New Zealand and Australia. He also made contact with the indigenous peoples of these lands, and he was the first European to set foot on the shores of Hawaii.

On his second voyage, Cook sailed to the Antarctic, where he became the first explorer to cross the Antarctic Circle. He also explored the coast of Alaska and the Bering Strait.

Cook's third and final voyage was his most ambitious. He set out to find the Northwest Passage, a rumored waterway that would connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. He failed to find the passage, but he did explore the coast of North America, from California to Alaska.

Cook's voyages were full of danger and hardship. He and his crew faced storms, disease, and hostile natives. But through it all, Cook remained a determined and resourceful leader. He was also a skilled navigator, and he was able to chart new lands with remarkable accuracy.

Cook's discoveries had a profound impact on the world. He helped to open up the Pacific Ocean to European trade and exploration, and he played a major role in the colonization of Australia and New Zealand. He also helped to advance the science of navigation, and his charts were used by sailors for centuries to come.

Captain James Cook was a true pioneer, and his story is one of courage, adventure, and discovery. Farther Than Any Man is a thrilling and inspiring account of his life and his epic voyages.

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Farther Than Any Man: The Rise and Fall of Captain James Cook

by Martin Dugard

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	703 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	306 pages

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