Meine erste Weltreise

In 1768 the Royal Society of London petitioned King George III for a daring scientific mission: to sail to the South Pacific and catch the rare transit of Venus across the Sun. The Admiralty answered, fitting the sturdy barque Endeavour and placing the young lieutenant James Cook in command. Alongside Cook sailed the wealthy naturalist Sir Joseph Banks, his assistant Dr. Solander, and a team of artists, all eager to chart unknown lands and catalog new flora and fauna.

Listeners are taken aboard as the crew navigates treacherous seas, battles sudden storms, and finally drops anchor on the idyllic islands of Tahiti. There they encounter vibrant local cultures, witness elaborate rituals, and record astonishing astronomical observations that will reshape European understanding of the heavens. The narrative blends crisp nautical detail with personal reflections, offering a compelling glimpse into the curiosity and courage that drove one of history’s greatest voyages of discovery.