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Who Was Who: 5000 BC - 1914 Biographical Dictionary of the Famous and Those Who Wanted to Be by Unknown
page 24 of 108 (22%)
in all history books.

COOK, T. H. E., Lord of the Household. Entered the kitchen at
a tender age. Soon acquired considerable weight in person, and
in the management of the house. When she departed there was
weeping, and wailing, and waiting. Diet: Usually large and
everything of the best. Ambition: An American policeman, or
Thomas Atkins. Recreations: Days off. Address: The whole
house.

COOK, Captain, a real explorer who discovered the Sandwich
Islands and who took the first Cook's tour around the world.

COOK, Doctor Frederick A., an explorer who said he discovered
the north pole, but nobody believed him. (See Peary.)

COOK, Tom, celebrated ticket seller, author of captivating
travel literature, and a tour arranger who guarantees to save
you money. Owns and operates the Nile and Mount Vesuvius.
Publications: The Come On Books. Ambition: Those Americans
who want to see everything. Also "first timers." Address: Any
foreign city equipped with tourists.

COOK (first name not known), son of the above, who helps his
father save money for the tourist. He is called "fils" in
Paris.

COPPERFIELD, Dave, one of Dickens' friends who assisted him in
building a reputation.

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