A Voyage Towards the South Pole and Round the World (eBook)

James Cook (Autor)

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2022
570 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654739828-8 (EAN)

Infos

In 'A Voyage Towards the South Pole and Round the World' by James Cook, readers are taken on an adventurous journey filled with detailed accounts of the discoveries made during Cook's exploration. The book showcases Cook's meticulous observations of the natural world, indigenous cultures, and the challenges faced while navigating the treacherous waters of the South Pole. Cook's writing style is informative and engaging, providing readers with a glimpse into the historical context of exploration during the 18th century. The inclusion of maps and illustrations enhances the reader's understanding of the expedition.

Autor

Captain James Cook (1728–1779) holds a prominent place among the ranks of explorers and navigators for his significant contributions to the world's geographical knowledge. His experiences and encounters were meticulously documented in his renowned work, 'A Voyage Towards the South Pole and Round the World,' which chronicles his second voyage of exploration (1772-1775). This expedition aimed to discover the rumored Terra Australis, a vast land believed to exist in the southern hemisphere. In the annals of exploration literature, this volume is heralded for its detailed observations, which intertwine nautical precision with rich descriptions of the lands and peoples encountered. Cook's narrative style is emblematic of Enlightenment-era exploration, typified by its empirical rigor and curiosity, which laid the groundwork for modern scientific inquiry. Although primarily remembered as a navigator and explorer, Cook's writings also demonstrate his capabilities as a meticulous diarist and cartographer. His account of his journey is more than a mere travelogue; it is a valuable historical document that has offered subsequent generations insights into the Age of Discovery. Cook's contributions to navigation, cartography, and cross-cultural understanding during the course of his three epic voyages have left an indelible mark on the world and continue to inspire explorers and readers alike.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.11.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• Themenwelt: Reisen ► Reiseberichte ► Welt / Arktis / Antarktis
• Schlagworte: 18th-century exploration • 18th century explorers • Abel Tasman • Age of Exploration literature • Antarctic exploration foreshadowing • antartic expeditions literature • British imperial geography • captain james cook adventures • Cartography and exploration • Classic • classic exploration journals • Dead Mountain • endurance • Enlightenment voyage narrative • European geographical imagination • explorer captain cook biography • Ferdinand Magellan • Historical • historical voyage narratives • Infinite Powers • John Buchan • Labyrinth of Ice • Marco Polo • Maritime exploration history • Maritime history scholarship • Pioneering nautical expedition • Prisoners of Geography • Royal Society commission • sailing adventure stories • Scientific maritime documentation • south pole exploration books • Wagons West