(Title Page to) A voyage towards the South Pole, and round the World. Performed in His Majesty's ships the Resolution and Adventure, in the years 1772, 1773, 1774, and 1775. Written by James Cook, Commander of the Resolution . In two volumes illustrated with maps and charts . The second edition. (with portrait) Captain James Cook, F.R.S. Painted by Wm. Hodges. Engraved by J. Basire, 1777. London: Printed for W. Strahan; and T. Cadell in the Strand. MDCCLXXVII.
Engraved illustration faces t.p. and measures 29 x 22 cm. 2nd edition. Has the large Chart of the Southern Hemisphere. Cook proved that the Southern Continent did not exist and in so doing produced the extraordinary Chart of the Southern Hemisphere. Also has the Chart of the southern extremity of Am...
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W. Strahan and T. Cadell
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| Summary: | Engraved illustration faces t.p. and measures 29 x 22 cm. 2nd edition. Has the large Chart of the Southern Hemisphere. Cook proved that the Southern Continent did not exist and in so doing produced the extraordinary Chart of the Southern Hemisphere. Also has the Chart of the southern extremity of America. Part of a 10 volume set of Cook's Voyages. Both volumes bound in leather with the title and volume number on the spine. Mitchell 1217. |
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