Monday, 8th. Fresh Breezes and Cloudy weather the most part of these 24 hours. At 10 a.m. weighed and came to sail; at Noon the
South Foreland bore North-East 1/2 North, distant 6 or 7 Miles. Wind West by North, North-West. Tuesday, 9th. Gentle breezes and Cloudy weather. At 7 p.m. the Tide being against us, Anchored in 13 fathoms of Water; Dungeness South-West by West. At 11 a.m. Weighed and made Sail down Channel; at Noon, Beachy Head, North by East 1/2 East, distant 6 Leagues, Lat. What type of text is this excerpt from the papers of James Cook, an explorer and captain in the British navy? A. memoir B. essay C. journal D. manual
A. memoir A memoir is similar to an account or record and is written based on information. A journal on the other hand contains personal accounts along with one's opinions and thoughts. An essay is far more detailed and a manual contains information along with instructions.
