1. James Cook & The Exploration Of The South Pacific
At the age of thirty-nine, Cook was virtually nonexistent to his countrymen. ... Cook was assigned to the Eagle, a sixty-gun ship of the line. ... It was there that Cook learned the discipline of long months at sea. ... Cook accomplished his mission in spite of the French actions. ... While still in the Atlantic, Cook endured his first trial of command. ...
- Word Count: 3282
- Approx Pages: 13
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School