検索キーワード： "James Cook" 科学

In this captivating volume, Captain Cook shatters the myth of Terra Australis Incognita—the fabled unknown southern continent. His journey takes him back to New Zealand, stopping at the enchanting Friendly Islands, the mysterious Easter Island, and the scenic Norfolk, New Caledonia, and Vanuatu. As he sails homeward via Cape Horn, he uncovers the stunning South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, before pausing in Cape Town for essential repairs. Volume 2 also features the compelling Journal of Captain Furneaux, chronicling his adventures during the time he was separated from Cook. ...

In May 1768, the Admiralty appointed the seasoned Captain James Cook, then 39, to lead a groundbreaking scientific expedition to the Pacific Ocean. The mission aimed to observe the rare 1769 transit of Venus across the Sun. Setting sail aboard the HMS Endeavour in August 1768, Cook navigated around Cape Horn and reached Tahiti, where he successfully made the vital observations. But that was just the beginning. Upon opening sealed orders, Cook embarked on the second phase of his journey a quest for the elusive southern continent of Terra Australis. His remarkable journey included the ...