James Cook: A Life from Beginning to End (Biographies of Explorers)

by Hourly History

Australia’s indigenous people had lived on that continent for more than 60,000 years. Their culture was—and is—the oldest still existing culture in the world.

While Cook was given a chance the retire at this point, he did not want to cease with his expeditions. He was not satisfied yet and felt he still had more to discover.

“If you would not be forgotten as soon as you are dead, either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.” —Benjamin Franklin

Cook showed that adopting a more humble, introspective, and respectful manner was a much better option.