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Death of Captain Cook and Indian Hostilities Recounted
A colonial account describes Captain Cook’s death at the hands of Pacific island chiefs, the heroism and failures of sailors, and the attempted rescue. It notes the actions of Pareah, Karimansraba, and Neoia, the difficulty of recovering the body, and posthumous naval honors. A French letter urged neutrality and restraint, influenced by Turgot and Franklin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerke
Phillips
Cook
Karimansraba
Neoia
Sam
Capt. Cook
M. de Sartine
Marine Department of
France
Turgot
Franklin
United States