Why did the Hawaiians prostrate themselves before Cook? What did they mean when they called him "Lono"? These questions arise from the dramatic events that unfolded when Cook's ships arrived in Hawaiian waters. Richard Aulie's account of the famous tragedy.
Richard Aulie's account of the famous tragedy.
Prologue A Time of Trouble Venereal Disease Sugar Cane Beer Another Narrow Escape Discipline in a Shamble Separation at Sea The Welcome The God Lomo Hawaiian Kindness The Royal Presence Departure The Foremast Again and a Forced Return An Empty Bay, Thursday 11 February 1779 Saturday Morning--an Inquisitive King Saturday Afternoon--Fracas on the Beach Saturday Evening--Apprehension Sunday Morning, 14 February, 1779 We Have Lost Our Father Aboard Ship Kealakekua Bay On the Beach At Water's Edge Aftermath Reconciliation Funeral Inquiry--Tragic Ironies References
A recent trip to Hawaii has inspired me to find out more information
Alan, I suspect that if Cook had successfully returned from his third voyage, he would have received all manner of accolades and honours. However,his death prevented these subsequent awards.It is a matter of protocol that knighthoods are never awarded retrospectively.
Why was Captain James Cook not ever knighted ?
Good evening kind sirs or madams,I am writing this short message of gratitude to you, as, in case you didn't realise, I am Emily Fleck, a very distant descendant of Captain Cook. My brother Oswald, and my husband William Williamson, happened upon this marvelous web page dedicated to our beloved ancestor. We are still amazed at his achievements and are very proud to be related to him. We thank you, and of course, all other kindred souls who made web pages in his memory, to keep his spirit alive today.Thank you.
Fascinating and intriguing! I've always wondered how it felt to be on the deck of a magnificent and majestic ship, sailing to a new and unknown land full of discoveries awaiting me! I praise you for writing this revelating and deeply philosophical article... this is a true beauty, a kind I have not seen in the many long years of my life. Thank you, kind brother/sister. Thank you.
captain cook is cool
Interested to learn more this great navigator
Interesting
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