Laperouse By Ernest Scott - Full Text Free Book in November, 1759. A stirring ballad has been written about it by Henry Newbolt 1793) substantially repeats King s version. Captain Watkin Tench, of http://www.fullbooks.com/Laperouse.html
Kurnell - A Pictorial History Master James Cook charted the St Lawrence River in 1759 and his According toWatkin Tench of Phillip s marines .we had reason to conclude the http://www.ssec.org.au/our_environment/our_bioregion/kurnell/history/origins/cap
Extractions: home origins occupation landing place ... the village Captain James Cook was born on 27th October 1728 in a two-roomed, mud-walled thatched cottage on the estate of Marton Hall in Middlesborough, North Yorkshire, England. His family later moved to Aireyholme Farm on the outskirts of Great Ayton where his father took up the position of manager. He attended the school in Great Ayton while working on the farm. In 1755 he made the momentous decision to volunteer for the Royal Navy. Europe was arming itself for what was to become the 'Seven Years War' (1756-63). Incredibly, only one week after signing up, Able Body Seaman James Cook's abilities were recognised and he was promoted to the position of Master's Mate on board the Eagle . After sorting out the tangled maze of square-rigging on the near derelict ship Cook was promoted to Boatswain (Bo's'n) and sent on the Eagle to patrol the Bay of Biscay for French ships. During the next two years Cook saw many sea battles and his skills did not go unnoticed. He was offered the position of Master, but apologetically turned it down, opting instead to attend the Naval Academy, where he gained his Master's certificate in 1757.
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