The Life of Captain James Cook

Zusammenfassung Published in 1788 by Andrew Kippis (1725-95), this was the first biography of Captain James Cook (1728-79), although several of Cook's colleagues had written memoirs of their service with him. Kippis draws on the official accounts of Cook's voyages and focuses on Cook's professional life and achievements.

Inhalt
Dedication; Preface; 1. The history of Captain Cook's life previously to his first voyage round the world; 2. Continuation of the history of Captain Cook's life, to the end of his first voyage round the world; 3. The history of Captain Cook's life, from the end of his first, to the commencement of his second voyage round the world; 4. The history of Captain Cook's life during his second voyage round the world; 5. The history of Captain Cook's life, from the conclusion of his second voyage round the world, to the commencement of his voyage to the Pacific Ocean; 6. The history of Captain Cook's life, from the commencement of his voyage to the Pacific Ocean, to his death; 7. Character of Captain Cook. Effects of his voyages. Testimonies of applause; Commemorations of his services. Regard paid to his family. Conclusion; Appendix.

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