The Life of Captain James Cook

James Cook, the Circumnavigator, was a native of the district of Cleveland, Yorkshire, but of his ancestry there is now very little satisfactory information to be obtained.

When we mention the name James Cook, the first thing that comes to our mind is the evil Captain Cook – the enemy of Peter Pan. But, the man, whose life is described in this book, is not a fictional character – he really existed.

James Cook was born on October 27, 1728 in Marton, Cleveland, Yorkshire. He was a naval captain, explorer and navigator. His greatest achievement was the discovery of the east coast of Australia, in 1770. Later in his life, he went on a voyage to find the southern continent Terra Australis, which was thought to exist, and he proved that there is no such continent.

In this book, which represents the full biography of Captain James Cook, you will find detailed information about his life, since the early years, his adventures on his three voyages, until his death in 1779.