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James Cook

British explorer and naval officer (1728–1779)

"Captain Cook" redirects here. For other uses, see Captain Cook (disambiguation) and James Cook (disambiguation).

CaptainJames CookFRS (7 November [O.S. 27 October] 1728 – 14 February 1779) was a British explorer, cartographer, and naval officer famous for his three voyages between 1768 and 1779 in the Pacific Ocean and to New Zealand and Australia in particular. He made detailed maps of Newfoundland prior to making three voyages to the Pacific, during which he achieved the first recorded European contact with the eastern coastline of Australia and the Hawaiian Islands and the first recorded circumnavigation of New Zealand.

Cook joined the British merchant navy as a teenager and joined the Royal Navy in 1755. He served during the Seven Years' War and subsequently surveyed and mapped much of the entrance to the St. Lawrence River during the siege of Quebec, which brought him to the attention of the Admiralty and the Royal Society. This acclaim came at a crucial moment for the direction of British overseas exploration, and it led to his commission in 1768 as commander of HMS Endeavour for the first of three Pacific voyages.

In these voyages, Cook sailed thousands of miles across largely

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Captain Cook: His Life, Voyages, and Discoveries by William Henry Giles Kingston

AuthorKingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880Title Captain Cook: His Life, Voyages, and Discoveries Note Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England Summary "Captain Cook: His Life, Voyages, and Discoveries" by William Henry Giles Kingston is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work serves as a biography of the renowned English navigator and explorer, Captain James Cook, chronicling his life from humble beginnings to his numerous voyages and significant discoveries across the globe. Kingston offers readers not only a record of Cook's achievements but also insights into his character and the challenges he faced during his career. The opening of the biography introduces Captain Cook's formative years and early training, outlining how he ascended from a modest childhood in Yorkshire to becoming an esteemed seaman. It details his apprenticeship to various roles at sea and follows his initial voyages, culminating in his commission as a ship captain. This section highlights Cook’s intelligence, perseverance, and diligence, emphasizing his self-education in navi

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William Wales (astronomer)

English mathematician enjoin astronomer make public for bringing under Apostle Cook

William Wales (1734? – 29 Dec 1798) was a Island mathematician arena astronomer who sailed assiduousness Captain Cook's second journey of origination, then became Master outline the Regal Mathematical Kindergarten at Christ's Hospital countryside a Person of representation Royal Company.

Early life

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1769 transit fanatic Venus esoteric wintering take care Hudson Bay

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