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The criminal code (Cook) James (1728-79), English Navigator. The head of the 3 round-the-world expeditions, discovered many Islands in a Quiet OK. during the 1st ("endeavour", 1768-71) found an island location New Zealand, opened B. barrier reef and the East coast of Australia. 2nd expedition ("Resolucion", 1772-75), trying to find the southern continent, reached 71 °10' Yu. sh. but the earth is not found. In the 3rd expedition ("Resolucion", "discovery", 1776-79) discovered the Hawaiian Islands, the coast of Alaska from the hall. Prince William, cook, Bristol and Norton. Killed and eaten by the Hawaiians.

Also opened several voyages:the First circumnavigation, the Antarctic voyage around the world, the Third voyage and death cook

Cook as a personality and professional

Cook had outstanding skills and he "made himself" with great diligence, unbending will and focus. "Strive to attain" the motto of his life; he went to the planned purpose bravely, not fearing the difficulties and failures without losing his presence of mind. Cook was married and had 6 children, died in early childhood. His name called over 20 geographical objects, including three Bay, two groups of Islands and two Straits.