James Cook lived from 1728 to 1779. He was a great
explorer because of how he used science and mathematics to
help him with cartography. He enlisted in the English navy
in 1775, and during most of his time in the navy, he served
as a surveyor. Later on, he was summoned by the Royal
Society to go on three major voyages. Click on his picture
for a very detailed report on this great and famous
explorer.
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