This book is an exciting account of the first circumnavigation of the globe by Captain James Cook and his crew in the 18th century. Written by Georg and Johann Forster, who accompanied Cook on his journey, the book offers a fascinating insight into the lives of the sailors who undertook this dangerous voyage and the cultures they encountered on their route. A must-read for lovers of history and adventure. 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.