James Cook (1728-1779)
Biographical note
James Cook (October 27, 1728 - February 14, 1779) was a British explorer and navigator. He made three voyages to the Pacific Ocean, in which its main shorelines were discovered.
Works
- Captain Cook's Journal during his first voyage round the world made in H.M. Bark “Endeavour” 1768-71 [ read | download ]
- Narrative of the Voyages Round The World, Performed by Captain James Cook; With an Account of his Life during the previous and intervening periods. by A. Kippis [ read | download ]
