A Voyage Towards the South Pole and Round the World, Volume 1

MP3 Audio CD. Very few people today are considered to match Captain James Cook's integrity, honesty and organization. This book, written by none other than Cook himself, in 1777, outlines his second long journey, undertaken on behalf of the British Crown, between the years 1772 and 1775.

A Voyage Towards the South Pole may seem like just another document talking about the weather and storms encountered out at sea, including meteorological details, information about the ship's provision and about the crew, as well as mentions of special days and celebrations. While you may find much of that in Captain Cook's voyage, there is also much more you will encounter that may seem surprising.

The book includes a detailed description of Cook's journeys. This includes information and insight on various native tribes and islands they have encountered, as well as their culture, government and traditions. Cook's journal is extremely scientific, and it shows that neither he, nor his crew, had ever attempted to alter the natives' ways, introduce them to Christianity, claim their islands in the name of the British Crown, or perform any missionary work.

Instead, they were guests and observers, and as a result, the cultural and historic value of these accounts has become completely priceless over the years.Captain Cook has proven that he is a man of great integrity and knowledge, who did never sought to abuse his position of power,and kept to his steadfast goals of fulfilling his mission, documenting his findings as thoroughly as possible and completing his voyage safely.

Those interested in navigation data will also not be disappointed.There is a host of information included about charts,astronomical calculations, as well as other scientific observations that show the captain's remarkable navigational skills.