Captain Cook

Captain Cook

Por: Walter Besant
Dive into the riveting life story of James Cook, a man of humble beginnings who transformed into a renowned British explorer, navigator, and captain in the Royal Navy. Walter Besants captivating biography takes listeners on a thrilling journey through Cooks three voyages of discovery, revealing how a runaway grocers apprentice became an influential figure in maritime history. Cooks meticulous observations replaced myths and mystery with accurate knowledge about diverse people, places, and wildlife. As Besant eloquently puts it, Cooks discoveries were like finding New Zealand and Cape Horn, the Continent of Australia, and the great Pacific Ocean, studded with islands as the firmament is studded by the stars.
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