First Voyage of James Cook Volume 1
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First Voyage of James Cook Volume 1

James Cook

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Mar 09, 2026
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In May 1768, the Admiralty appointed the seasoned Captain James Cook, then 39, to lead a groundbreaking scientific expedition to the Pacific Ocean. The mission aimed to observe the rare 1769 transit of Venus across the Sun. Setting sail aboard the HMS Endeavour in August 1768, Cook navigated around Cape Horn and reached Tahiti, where he successfully made the vital observations. But that was just the beginning. Upon opening sealed orders, Cook embarked on the second phase of his journey a quest for the elusive southern continent of Terra Australis. His remarkable journey included the circumnavigation of New Zealands two main islands, bringing this captivating volume to a close. Join David Cole as he recounts this pivotal moment in maritime exploration.

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34 episodes — long track record

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Mar 05, 2026
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Recent Episodes

034 - Bk II Ch 6 Pt 2

Mar 09, 2026 31m Transcript

In May 1768, the Admiralty appointed the seasoned Captain James Cook, then 39, to lead a groundbreaking scientific expedition to the Pacific Ocean. The mission aimed to observe the rare 1769 transit…

033 - Bk II Ch 6 Pt 1 Transactions in Queen Charlottes Sound

Mar 08, 2026 33m Transcript

In May 1768, the Admiralty appointed the seasoned Captain James Cook, then 39, to lead a groundbreaking scientific expedition to the Pacific Ocean. The mission aimed to observe the rare 1769 transit…

032 - Bk II Ch 5 Range from the Bay of Islands round North Cape to Queen Charlottes Sound

Mar 07, 2026 38m Transcript

In May 1768, the Admiralty appointed the seasoned Captain James Cook, then 39, to lead a groundbreaking scientific expedition to the Pacific Ocean. The mission aimed to observe the rare 1769 transit…

031 - Bk II Ch 4 Pt 2

Mar 06, 2026 25m Transcript

In May 1768, the Admiralty appointed the seasoned Captain James Cook, then 39, to lead a groundbreaking scientific expedition to the Pacific Ocean. The mission aimed to observe the rare 1769 transit…

030 - Bk II Ch 4 Pt 1 The Range from Mercury Bay to the Bay of Islands

Mar 05, 2026 29m Transcript

In May 1768, the Admiralty appointed the seasoned Captain James Cook, then 39, to lead a groundbreaking scientific expedition to the Pacific Ocean. The mission aimed to observe the rare 1769 transit…

029 - Bk II Ch 3 Pt 2

Mar 05, 2026 31m Transcript

In May 1768, the Admiralty appointed the seasoned Captain James Cook, then 39, to lead a groundbreaking scientific expedition to the Pacific Ocean. The mission aimed to observe the rare 1769 transit…

028 - Bk II Ch 3 Pt 1 The Range from Tolaga to Mercury Bay

Mar 05, 2026 32m Transcript

In May 1768, the Admiralty appointed the seasoned Captain James Cook, then 39, to lead a groundbreaking scientific expedition to the Pacific Ocean. The mission aimed to observe the rare 1769 transit…

027 - Bk II Ch 2 Pt 2

Mar 05, 2026 32m Transcript

In May 1768, the Admiralty appointed the seasoned Captain James Cook, then 39, to lead a groundbreaking scientific expedition to the Pacific Ocean. The mission aimed to observe the rare 1769 transit…

026 - Bk II Ch 2 Pt 1 A Description of Poverty Bay and the Face of the adjacent Country

Mar 05, 2026 33m Transcript

In May 1768, the Admiralty appointed the seasoned Captain James Cook, then 39, to lead a groundbreaking scientific expedition to the Pacific Ocean. The mission aimed to observe the rare 1769 transit…

025 - Bk II Ch 1 The Passage from Oteroah to New Zealand

Mar 05, 2026 35m Transcript

In May 1768, the Admiralty appointed the seasoned Captain James Cook, then 39, to lead a groundbreaking scientific expedition to the Pacific Ocean. The mission aimed to observe the rare 1769 transit…

024 - Bk I Ch 20 Pt 2

Mar 05, 2026 35m Transcript

In May 1768, the Admiralty appointed the seasoned Captain James Cook, then 39, to lead a groundbreaking scientific expedition to the Pacific Ocean. The mission aimed to observe the rare 1769 transit…

023 - Bk I Ch 20 Pt 1 A Description of several other Islands in the Neighbourhood of Otaheite

Mar 05, 2026 38m Transcript

In May 1768, the Admiralty appointed the seasoned Captain James Cook, then 39, to lead a groundbreaking scientific expedition to the Pacific Ocean. The mission aimed to observe the rare 1769 transit…

022 - Bk I Ch 19 Pt 2

Mar 05, 2026 26m Transcript

In May 1768, the Admiralty appointed the seasoned Captain James Cook, then 39, to lead a groundbreaking scientific expedition to the Pacific Ocean. The mission aimed to observe the rare 1769 transit…

021 - Bk I Ch 19 Pt 1 Of the Division of Time in Otaheite Numeration Computation of Distance

Mar 05, 2026 25m Transcript

In May 1768, the Admiralty appointed the seasoned Captain James Cook, then 39, to lead a groundbreaking scientific expedition to the Pacific Ocean. The mission aimed to observe the rare 1769 transit…

020 - Bk I Ch 18 Of the Manufactures Boats and Navigation of Otaheite

Mar 05, 2026 39m

In May 1768, the Admiralty appointed the seasoned Captain James Cook, then 39, to lead a groundbreaking scientific expedition to the Pacific Ocean. The mission aimed to observe the rare 1769 transit…

019 - Bk I Ch 17 Pt 2

Mar 05, 2026 31m

In May 1768, the Admiralty appointed the seasoned Captain James Cook, then 39, to lead a groundbreaking scientific expedition to the Pacific Ocean. The mission aimed to observe the rare 1769 transit…

018 - Bk I Ch 17 Pt 1 A particular Description of the Island its Produce and Inhabitants

Mar 05, 2026 32m

In May 1768, the Admiralty appointed the seasoned Captain James Cook, then 39, to lead a groundbreaking scientific expedition to the Pacific Ocean. The mission aimed to observe the rare 1769 transit…

017 - Bk I Ch 16 An Expedition of Mr Banks to trace the River

Mar 05, 2026 26m

In May 1768, the Admiralty appointed the seasoned Captain James Cook, then 39, to lead a groundbreaking scientific expedition to the Pacific Ocean. The mission aimed to observe the rare 1769 transit…

016 - Bk I Ch 15 An Account of the Circumnavigation of the Island

Mar 05, 2026 39m

In May 1768, the Admiralty appointed the seasoned Captain James Cook, then 39, to lead a groundbreaking scientific expedition to the Pacific Ocean. The mission aimed to observe the rare 1769 transit…

015 - Bk I Ch 14 The Ceremonies of an Indian Funeral particularly described

Mar 05, 2026 30m

In May 1768, the Admiralty appointed the seasoned Captain James Cook, then 39, to lead a groundbreaking scientific expedition to the Pacific Ocean. The mission aimed to observe the rare 1769 transit…

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