How a Yorkshire cartographer led history's first scientific research voyages
In short: Discover the remarkable rise of James Cook, from his humble beginnings to leading 18th-century expeditions across the Pacific alongside a unique crew of scientists and animals.
This video explores the life of James Cook, an 18th-century explorer who first gained prominence as a Royal Navy cartographer in Newfoundland. It examines his role in leading three epic Pacific voyages as part of the first-ever scientific research team, which included Joseph Banks and a menagerie of animals, including a goat, a dog, and two cats. The series delves into how Cook's career embodied the complexities of the Enlightenment and his mission to track the transit of Venus, which eventually led to the encounter with the continent of Terra Australis.
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