The Untold Story of Captain James Cook RN: Revelations of a Historical Researcher

This book challenges the belief that Captain James Cook, the great circumnavigator, had no modern direct descendants and presents genealogical evidence to support the rumors that he faked his own death and traveled to North Yorkshire to join his wife and son.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 14 February 2024
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd

The revelations contained within this remarkable book are nothing short of historical upheaval. They challenge the long-held notion that Captain James Cook, the renowned circumnavigator, did not leave any direct descendants in the modern era. Colin Waters, through a compelling presentation of detailed and verifiable evidence, has painstakingly unraveled, for the very first time, the captivating and enigmatic story surrounding the purported drowning of his son, James Cook junior, during the 18th century. Moreover, the author presents genealogical evidence to substantiate longstanding rumors that, after staging his own demise, James embarked on a journey to North Yorkshire, where he reunited with his wife and son, leaving behind a scandal that effectively erased him from all official naval records. The Royal Navy's cover-up, which bears striking similarities to contemporary conspiracy theories, lends credence to those who claim lineage from the illustrious Captain James Cook R.N.

Weight: 448g
Dimension: 163 x 242 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399056960