Chapter 3

CAPTAIN COOK'S FIRST VOYAGE.

I.

The beginning of his maritime career--The command of the _Adventure_ entrusted to him--Tierra del Fuego--Discovery of some islands in the Pomotou Archipelago--Arrival at Otaheite-- Manners and Customs of the inhabitants--Discovery of other islands in the Society group--Arrival off New Zealand-- Interview with the natives--Discovery of Cook's Strait-- Circumnavigation of two large islands--Manners of the people and productions of the country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

II.

Survey of the Eastern Coast of Australia--Botany Bay--Wreck of the _Endeavour_--Crossing Torres Straits--Return to England . . 125