A detailed account of Captain James Cook's third and final voyage to the Pacific, which took place from 1776-1780. With vivid descriptions of the people, places, and wildlife he encountered along the way, Cook provides a fascinating glimpse into a world that was largely unknown to Europeans at the time. Originally published in 1784, this book remains a landmark work of exploration and adventure.

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