This classic account of Captain James Cook's voyages to the South Pacific in the late 18th century is a timeless tale of adventure and discovery. With vivid descriptions of exotic lands, people, and customs, Cook's journals are a fascinating window into a bygone era. Beautifully illustrated with engravings from the original editions, this volume is a must-have for any lover of exploration and history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.