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Title: Captain Cook


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Captain Cook
By Emily and Katrina
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James Cook was born in Yorkshire, England, and
entered the navy as an able seaman in 1755. By
1768 he had been promoted to first lieutenant,
and was given command of the bark Endeavour, a
well constructed ship of 368 tons.
Interesting facts
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The voyages
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MAORIS
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ABORIGiNIES
Aborigines were yet more natives that Captain
Cook came across when he visted Austalia.
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Story time!
At Golden bay in the middle of the night some
Maoris crept aboard Captain Cooks ship and eat
most of his crew!
In New Zaeland theres a spit called Farewell
spit. When Captain Cook was leaving the spit he
called Farewell Spit! And thats how it got its
name!
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On febury the fourteenth 1779, Captain Cook
arraived at Hawaii. As he was exploring the
tropical island some natives ran out of the
forest and started an attack. All the crew ran to
the boat but to their amaizment the ship had
gone. There was nothing to do but fight back.
Unfortunately Captain James Cook was stabbed to
death.
Death!
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The end!
Or is it?
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Quiz time!
1. Where was captain Cook born ?
2.How many successful voyages did Captain Cook
have?
3. Which countries did he visit ?
4. Which three packs of natives did Captain Cook
meet ?
5. In which year did he die ?
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Answers
1. Captain Cook was born in Yorkshire.
2. He had three successful voyages.
3. He visited Australia, New Zealand and the
Hawaiian islands.
4. He met The Aboriginies, Maoris and the
Hawaiian natives.
5. He died in the year 1779.
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NOW IT'S THE END
BYE BYE!
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Bye Bye ! English people
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GRRRRRR!
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HUKA,HUKA!
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BYE FROM ALL THE CREW!
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