The Three Voyages of Captain Cook Round the World. Vol. I. Being the First of the First Voyage.

The Three Voyages of Captain Cook Round the World. Vol. I. Being the First of, by James Cook, is a historical recounting of Captain James Cook's early life and first voyage. The story begins with Cook's commission and departure on the Endeavour, setting sail to map uncharted territories while making amazing discoveries in the South Seas. It highlights Cook's background and his crew, and the challenges they faced, along with the contributions of naturalists like Joseph Banks and Dr. Solander, as they started their scientific explorations. Cook's commitment to navigation and discovery, combined with challenges at sea, foreshadows the exciting adventures yet to come in later parts of the expedition around the world.