It was not so much that James Cook wanted to explore, as that he was chosen to explore. With his experience and skills, he was an ideal candidate for the scientific and exploration missions upon which he set out. His explorations were simply him following orders.
James Cook did not discover New Guinea.
James Cook charted the east coast of Australia.
James Cook discovered the Hawaiian Islands, which he originally called the Sandwich Islands. Although the Cook Islands are named after him, Cook did not discover them, merely visiting them in 1773.
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Captain James Cook went to New Zealand, Australia, the South Pacific Islands and Hawaii just for his interest
James Cook did not discover New Guinea.
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James Cook was the first to chart the east coast of Australia.
James Cook charted the east coast of Australia.
Yes, James Cook is generally credited with the dicovery of Hawaii.
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James Cook did not discover lemon juice but he used it, together with lime juice, to help ward off scurvy in his crew.
James Cook did not discover any countries. He first arrived in New Zealand, but Abel Tasman had discovered the islands in 1642.
James Cook was neither the first person to discover nor settle Australia.
No. Scotland was known many hundreds of years before James Cook was even born.