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Captain Cook’s Journal During the First Voyage Round the World

CHAPTER 4
19/88

Mr.Banks and Dr.
Solander went along with him.
Saturday, 29th.

Little wind and Variable.

Kept plying on and off this day, waiting for the return of the Long boat.

At 1/2 past 5 not seeing anything of her, fir'd a Gun for her to return, and as soon as it was dark hoisted a light.

At 1/2 past 8 heard the report of a musquet, which we answered with a Gun; and soon after the Boat came on board with 3 small Hogs, a few Fowls, and a large Quantity of Plantains, and some Yams.


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