This book is a first-hand account of the three voyages made by Captain James Cook around the world, between 1768 and 1779. Cook was one of the most famous explorers of his era, and his voyages were instrumental in charting much of the South Pacific, as well as exploring the coasts of Australia, New Zealand, and North America. This book is an essential historical document for anyone interested in the history of exploration and the South Pacific. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.