The Three Voyages of Captain James Cook round the World (Paperback)

Introduction to the first voyage; Book I: 1. The passage from Plymouth to Madeira; 2. The passage from Madeira to Rio de Janeiro; 3. The passage from Rio de Janeiro to the entrance of the Strait of Le Maire, with a description of some of the inhabitants of Terra del Fuego; 4. An account of what happened in ascending a mountain to search for plants; 5. The passage through the Strait of Le Maire; 6. A general description of the south-east part of Terra del Fuego; 7. The sequel of the passage from Cape Horn to the newly discovered islands in the South Seas; 8. Arrival of the Endeavour at Otaheite; 9. A place fixed upon for an observatory and fort; 10. An excursion to the eastward; 11. The observatory set up; 12. Some ladies visit the fort with very uncommon ceremonies; 13. Another visit to Tootahah, with various adventures; 14. Ceremonies of an Indian funeral; 15. An account of the circumnavigation of the island; 16. An expedition of Mr Banks to trace the river; 17. A particular description of the island; 18. Of the manufactures, boats, and navigation of Otaheite; 19. Of the division of time in Otaheite, with some general observations for the use of future navigators; 20. A description of several other islands in the neighbourhood of Otaheite; Book II: 1. The passage from Oteroah to New Zealand; 2. A description of Poverty Bay; 3. The range from Tolaga to Mercury Bay; 4. The range from Mercury Bay to the Bay of Islands; 5. Range from the Bay of Islands round North Cape to Queen Charlotte's Sound; 6. Transactions in Queen Charlotte's Sound.