First published 2016
Captain James Cook stands on the deck of his ship, studying charts of waters no European has ever mapped. The year is 1768, and England demands new territories for trade expansion. Cook accepts the challenge that will define his legacy. He navigates treacherous seas toward Australia, becoming the first to set foot on its shores. His ships push through Pacific storms to reach the Hawaiian Islands, where no outsider has landed before. Cook guides his crew around New Zealand's entire coastline, proving it is not the massive southern continent others imagined. From the icy waters near Antarctica to the fog of the Bering Strait, Cook faces nature's fury and his crew's fears. Each voyage takes him further from home and deeper into uncharted territory. Cook transforms from naval officer to master navigator, creating maps that will guide sailors for generations. His three expeditions reshape how the world understands the Pacific Ocean and its scattered lands.
Genres: biography, history, historical-fiction, adventure
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: adventure, exploration
Setting: Australia, Hawaii, New Zealand, Antarctica, Bering Strait
Period: 1768
168 pages · Kindle Edition · New Word City, Inc.