The Trial of the Cannibal Dog: The Remarkable Story of Captain Cook’s Encounters in the South Seas
A Biography, History, Nonfiction book. An incredible meticulously researched and well-written account of the three voyages of Captain James Cook...
This vivid book retells the story of Captain Cook’s great voyages in the South Seas, focusing on the encounters between the explorers and the island peoples they “discovered.” While Cook and his men were initially confounded by the Polynesians, they were also curious. Cook and his crew soon formed friendships—and often more intimate relationships—with the islanders. The islanders, who initially were not certain if the Englishmen were even human, came to experiment with Western customs and in some cases joined the voyagers on their expeditions.But familiarity quickly bred contempt. Shipboard discipline was threatened by these new relationships, and the culture of the islands was also changed forever. Captain Cook, initially determined to act as an enlightened leader, saw his resolve falter...
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- Pages: 538 pages
- ISBN: 9780300100921 / 300100922
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An incredible meticulously researched and well-written account of the three voyages of Captain James Cook from the point of view of his meetings with the Indigenous People of the vast Pacific Ocean. He consequently changed their world - and that of Aboriginal Australians - forever. not bad An amazing review of James Cook's voyages in the Pacific, especially throughout the Polynesian triangle. Salmond describes brilliantly the forces at work during the Contact era and how Polynesians and Europeans learned from each other. Absolutely recommended, a dense, rich, enlightened writing, one of my best literary experiences ever!...
