A comprehensive account of the European exploration and colonization of the Pacific region, from the early expeditions of Magellan and Cook to the establishment of British and French colonies in the 18th century. Written by James Burney, a naval officer and historian, this book provides a valuable resource for scholars and general readers interested in the history of the Pacific and its peoples. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.