{"product_id":"the-journals-of-captain-cook-9781513206813","title":"The Journals of Captain Cook","description":"\u003cp\u003e Depicted by the man himself, \u003ci\u003e The Journals of James Cook\u003c\/i\u003e is an intimate first-hand account, providing an uncensored and reliable narrative of adventures spanning across the globe. \u003ci\u003eThe Journals of James Cook \u003c\/i\u003e depict three of Captain James Cook's most glorious expeditions, starting in 1768 and leading to Cook's tragic death in 1779. Having ventured all over the Pacific, Cook encountered lands not yet charted by the British. Though his discoveries and maps inadvertently led to British colonization, Cook held a deep respect for the native people he encountered. He recorded their practices and wrote of them fondly. Cook even befriended some of the native people he encountered, including a Tahitian man who, after hearing of Cook's homeland, wanted to visit it as well. Per the man's request, Cook sailed him to Britain, where the man stayed until he and Cook sailed back to Tahiti three years later. After charting Australia, and the whole coast of New Zealand, Cook was involved in a plot to kidnap a Hawaiian monarch and ransom them in order to recover stolen property. He was killed during this expedition, leaving behind a legacy of a detailed description of the Pacific Ocean and its coasts. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJames Cook's expeditions around the world and his detailed and innovative work as a cartographer inspired advancements in scientific, medical, historical and geological fields. His influence has also reached the literary world, inspiring novel series and characters, including the infamous Captain Hook. Exuding ambition, courage, and confidence, \u003ci\u003e The Journals of James Cook \u003c\/i\u003e provide a privileged peak into the travels and accomplishments of an adventurous, and invaluable man. Packed with wonder but free of imperialistic arrogance, \u003ci\u003eThe Journals of James Cook \u003c\/i\u003eserve as a valuable an intriguing primary source of a time when places in the world were yet to be mapped. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Now presented in an easy-to-read font and redesigned with a stunning new cover, James Cook' \u003ci\u003e The Journals of James Cook \u003c\/i\u003e is accommodating to contemporary readers, providing a fresh version of the esteemed literary work while preserving its wonders and adventures. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCook, James:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Cook \u003c\/b\u003e (1728-1779) was a British explorer, navigator, and cartographer. When he was a young man, Cook joined the British Royal Navy as a merchant. He stayed in the navy and worked his way up the ranks until he became a captain. As a captain, Cook led many ground-breaking explorations. He recorded and mapped islands and coastlines that were not previously charted, creating detailed and innovative maps. Because of his incredible cartography and adventurous journeys, Cook left a legacy of invaluable scientific and geographical knowledge. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mint Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50567953219858,"sku":"9781513206813","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7059ef33-ebc6-43f0-bc27-9862da4692db.jpg?v=1731933680","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-journals-of-captain-cook-9781513206813","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}