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Captain Cook

How to Take Over the World

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Navigating Leadership and Discovery in the Age of Exploration

This chapter explores the early career choices of a notable figure who prioritized leadership on smaller ships over larger fleets. It also discusses a crucial scientific expedition by the Royal Society to observe the transit of Venus and investigate the mythical continent of Terra Australis, highlighting the contrasting personalities of the mission's commander and chief scientist.

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