"Description of the death of Captain James Cook" is a unique story about the last days of the life of an outstanding British navigator and explorer. The author, David Samwell, with the help of personal memories and an eyewitness account of the events, reveals the events that preceded Cook's tragic death in the Hawaiian Islands. The book helps to paint vivid pictures from the life of a person who impressed the world with his traveling spirit and courage. "Description of the death of Captain James Cook" is not only a chronicle of tragic events, but also an attempt to understand the genius and tragic end of one of the outstanding sea travelers of the 18th century.