174 - Breaking the Seal

History of Aotearoa New Zealand Podcast by Thomas Rillstone

Oct 11, 202526:17Society & Culture

James Cook and the crew of the Endeavour no longer have a reason to remain in the Society Islands. As such, they need to decide where their voyage will take them next. To do this, Cook pulls out his secret, sealed orders...

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