Character Traits of James Cook

 

James Cook was a natural-born leader. He was very adventurous, and was never one for sitting down and resting. Though he ‘retired’ from exploring at one time in his life and worked at a hospital, he could not do that for long so he had to get back on the sea. He was very healthy himself, he believed in a healthy diet and exercise. Not only did he do these things himself but he encouraged his crew to do them as well.

 

 

 

An Ode to James Cook

 

An ode to a heart,

Truer than true.

An ode to the skies,

Bluer than blue.

To uncharted waters,

And lands anew.

To all seamen with scurvy,

A bit of lime juice will do.

An ode to the brave,

And to the man who knew.

He knew of the world,

And a healthy diet too.

An ode to a survivor,

Who got them through.

An ode to Captain James Cook,

Here’s to you.

 

 

 

 

 

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