Discovered Australia

Author: Arthur
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Publish Date: 2001-10-01
Features: The greatest scientific explorer in human history, no one has ever changed the world map as profoundly as he did. Before this book, no complete and vivid story of Captain Cook had ever been told. The author closely follows the exciting age of discovery, bringing to life the heart-stirring adventures of Cook and his companions. During their three-year voyage, they encountered the passionate Tahitians, the fierce and warlike Maoris, and the silent Aboriginal Australians; witnessed the surfing of Polynesians, the war dances of Maoris, and the boomerang skills of Australians—they were the first white people to see kangaroos. They endured various unexpected hardships. Amidst towering waves, they clung to the railings for survival; in the deepening twilight, they faced the "Great Barrier Reef." Their wisdom and courage moved the wind and the sea, propelling them forward through coral reefs, river mouths, and harbors, across the vast and mysterious waters. Open this book and join Captain Cook in experiencing the charm of the new world.