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Voyage Towards the South Pole and Round the World Volume 1

Voyage Towards the South Pole and Round the World Volume 1

By: James Cook
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 Join Captain James Cook on his daring expedition into the uncharted waters of the Southern Ocean. Following his groundbreaking discovery of Australia, Cook embarks on a second voyage, determined to uncover the truth behind the rumored Terra Australis Incognita—the fabled Southern Continent. Armed with one of the earliest chronometers and two sturdy ships, Cook bravely navigates the treacherous Roaring Forties and Furious Fifties, ultimately becoming the first explorer to breach the Antarctic Circle. Journey alongside him as he reaches an astonishing latitude of 71 degrees South, coming tantalizingly close to discovering Antarctica itself. Experience the thrill of exploration and the quest for knowledge in this captivating adventure! (Introduction by Shipley)Copyright Early Modern
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  • 031 - Book II Chapter X - Departure from the Marquesas

    031 - Book II Chapter X - Departure from the Marquesas
    Mar 5 2026
    Join Captain James Cook on his daring expedition into the uncharted waters of the Southern Ocean. Following his groundbreaking discovery of Australia, Cook embarks on a second voyage, determined to uncover the truth behind the rumored Terra Australis Incognita—the fabled Southern Continent. Armed with one of the earliest chronometers and two sturdy ships, Cook bravely navigates the treacherous Roaring Forties and Furious Fifties, ultimately becoming the first explorer to breach the Antarctic Circle. Journey alongside him as he reaches an astonishing latitude of 71 degrees South, coming tantalizingly close to discovering Antarctica itself. Experience the thrill of exploration and the quest for knowledge in this captivating adventure! (Introduction by Shipley)
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