

James Cook - Part 9 - Third Voyage: Search for the Northwest Passage
Dec 15, 2022
In this episode, James Cook's third voyage takes him from Hawaii to the western coast of North America. He maps the coastline up to Alaska and searches for a route above the continent. The chapter explores the interactions with Hawaiian culture, encounters with Spanish explorers and Russian fur traders, and the crew's experiences at Nodka Sound. Cook and his crew face challenges of cold weather, difficult navigation, and tensions onboard as they continue their exploration towards the Beaufort Sea.
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