Captain Cook's Journal: During His First Voyage Round the World by James Cook

Embark on one of the greatest voyages of discovery ever undertaken. In 1768, Captain James Cook set sail aboard the Endeavour with a mission to chart unknown seas, record a rare celestial event, and expand the boundaries of the known world. What followed was an extraordinary journey through uncharted oceans, dramatic encounters with new peoples, and brushes with disaster that tested the courage of every man aboard.

From the lush shores of Tahiti to the rugged coasts of New Zealand and Australia, Cook’s journal captures the awe of first contact, the peril of navigating reefs and storms, and the daily trials of life at sea. Riveting episodes—such as the desperate struggle to save the Endeavour after it ran aground on the Great Barrier Reef, or the tense and tragic first meetings with the Māori at Poverty Bay—bring history vividly to life.

At once a meticulous record of navigation and a gripping adventure story, this journal reveals Cook not only as a master seaman and explorer but also as an observer of cultures, a man wrestling with diplomacy, science, and survival in equal measure.

A timeless account of courage, conflict, and discovery, Captain Cook’s journal stands as a landmark in the history of exploration—an epic true story that continues to inspire the spirit of adventure.