A brief story of Captain James Cook

A 27 ft high monument marks where British explorer Captain Cook met his violent end on Valentine’s Day of 1779. Cook was widely known for his violent, tyrannical approach to the Indigenous people he encountered, but when the crew landed in Hawai’i, initial relations with the Indigenous people were reportedly positive.As the weeks went on, Cook’s men outstayed their welcome. It reached its peak when one of Cook’s men struck down a Native Hawaiian with an oar. Although he soon recovered, his fello