{"product_id":"the-journals-of-captain-cook-penguin-classics","title":"The Journals","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelve into the authentic accounts of Captain James Cook's pioneering voyages across the Pacific Ocean between 1768 and 1779. These journals offer an unparalleled first-hand perspective on his ambitious expeditions, charting the coastlines of Australia and New Zealand, and meticulously documenting the natural history of the Pacific. Beyond the published narratives of his time, this definitive edition, made available through Beaglehole's extensive work, reveals the extraordinary courage, skill, and unwavering ambition that propelled Cook through perilous, uncharted waters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy You Should Read?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain direct insight into the challenges and triumphs of 18th-century maritime exploration through Cook's own words.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the profound historical impact of Cook's expeditions on global cartography and scientific knowledge of the Pacific.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for enthusiasts of historical adventure, exploration narratives, and the early natural sciences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis edition provides unique access to Cook's original, unedited journals, offering an authentic and unfiltered view of his remarkable journeys.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Cook\u003c\/strong\u003e (1728-1779) was a British explorer, navigator, cartographer, and captain in the Royal Navy. He made three voyages to the Pacific Ocean, during which he achieved the first recorded European contact with the eastern coastline of Australia and the Hawaiian Islands, and the first circumnavigation of New Zealand. Cook's meticulous mapping and scientific observations significantly advanced geographical knowledge and navigation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47149447610621,"sku":null,"price":1118.0,"currency_code":"NPR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/4145\/8840\/files\/9780140436471.jpg?v=1769185282","url":"https:\/\/biblionepal.com\/products\/the-journals-of-captain-cook-penguin-classics","provider":"BIBLIONEPAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}