Journals Of Captain Cook

Journals Of Captain Cook - Penguin Classics Edition

Experience the historic first contact between Europe's greatest navigator and Pacific peoples through Captain Cook's own words.

The Voyages That Changed the World

The Journals of Captain Cook, published by Penguin Classics, presents James Cook's firsthand accounts of his epic voyages of discovery across the Pacific. These journals record the historic meetings between two worlds as Europe's greatest navigator made first contact with many of the peoples of the Pacific, charted unknown coastlines, and transformed European understanding of the world.

Essential Australian and Pacific History

Cook's journals document his three voyages of exploration, including the charting of Australia's east coast, encounters with Indigenous Australians and Pacific Islanders, scientific discoveries, and the challenges of 18th-century navigation. Written with clarity and detail, these accounts provide invaluable insights into the Age of Exploration and the moment when European and Pacific worlds collided.

Perfect for readers interested in:

• Captain Cook and Pacific exploration
• Australian discovery and early contact history
• Maritime exploration and navigation
• 18th century travel writing
• Indigenous Australian and Pacific history
• Historical primary sources

Why these journals matter: Cook's journals are essential primary sources for understanding the European exploration of the Pacific and the first encounters between European navigators and Pacific peoples. This Penguin Classics edition makes these important historical documents accessible to modern readers.

Ideal for: History students, Pacific history enthusiasts, readers interested in exploration narratives, Australian history buffs, and anyone wanting to read firsthand accounts of one of history's greatest voyages of discovery.

Read history as it happened - Captain Cook's own account of the voyages that changed our understanding of the Pacific world.