The cannibal islands
About this book
Travel back with author R. M. Ballantyne to the late eighteenth century and join Captain James Cook on his scientific expeditions to such exotic places as Tierra del Fuego, the islands of Tahiti and New Zealand, and the scene of the closing of his great career as navigator and discoverer. Learn from Cook's own observations and Ballantyne's detailed, yet tasteful and true explanations of the habitations, customs, and encounters with unusual peoples, many of whom were so addicted to the eating of human flesh that their homelands were once called the Cannibal Islands. The author's depictions should evoke a great appreciation for the brave leadership of men like Captain Cook, for the many difficulties of interacting with a heathen people and their culture, and for the servants of Jesus Christ who would later enter into such awful scenes for the sake of His Name and the advancement of His kingdom. Also included in this book is Ballantyne's "Fighting the Whales."
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 1 readers · 68 pages · ≈ 1 h 16 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read The cannibal islands?
About ≈ 1 h 16 m — 68 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The cannibal islands?
68 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The cannibal islands?
It sits on the Biography & Memoir, Fiction shelves.
Is The cannibal islands in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in The cannibal islands?
The main characters include James Cook (1728-1779).
Where does The cannibal islands take place?
It is set in Oceania, Great Britain, Pacific Area.
Who wrote The cannibal islands?
Robert Michael Ballantyne (1825–1894).
Where can I read The cannibal islands online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library. Open Library
“More than a hundred years ago, there lived a man who dwelt in a mud cottage in the county of York; his name was Cook.”