The explorations of Captain James Cook in the Pacific, as told by selections of his own journals, 1768-1779 / edited by A. Grenfell Price, illustrated by Geoffrey C. Ingleton
New York : Heritage Press, 1958. 1st edition. Near fine copy with gilt-blocked, paper covered boards in two different colours. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #418393
*Publication date approximated. Physical description; xvii, 292 pages illustrations, portraits, map (on lining papers) 28 cm. Contents; Introductory -- ch. 1. Ocean problems of the 18th century -- ch. 2. Cooks' early life and career -- The first voyage, 1768-1771 -- ch. 3. Preparations and instructions -- ch. 4. Tahiti, 1769 -- ch. 5. New Zealand, 1769-70 -- ch. 6. Eastern Australia, 1770 -- ch. 7. The voyage concluded -- The second voyage, 1772-1775 -- ch. 8. Seeking the southern continent -- ch. 9. The Antarctic, 1772-3 -- ch. 10. Searching the Pacific, 1773 -- ch. 11. The Antarctic, 1773-4 -- ch. 12. Searching the Pacific, 1774 -- ch. 13. The Antarctic and home, 1774-5 -- ch. 14. Cook honoured in England -- The third voyage, 1776-1780 -- ch. 15. Preparations and instructions -- ch. 16. The central Pacific -- ch. 17. The discovery of Hawaii, 1778 -- ch. 18. The north American coast -- ch. 19. The death of James Cook -- Conclusion -- ch. 20. The man and his achievements. Subjects; Cook, James 1728-1779 ; Diaries. Cook, James Journeys. Voyages around the world ; Early works to 1800. Voyages around the world. Oceania Discovery and exploration ; Early works to 1800. Oceania Description and travel.
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