| Summary: | This map consist of three numbered views and two additional unnumbered views as insets of Kerguelen's Land [i.e. Kerguelen Island] in the southern Indian Ocean. James Cook visited here on his third Pacific voyage in December 1776. The map features a number of views focussing on a distinctive navigational marker named here Arched Point, an arch made in stone on the shoreline. Note that the bottom two views feature a very faint mountainous background, barely discernible. These views have also been attributed to William Bligh.; Imprint on map: London : Published as the Act directs by Alexr. Hogg at the Kings Arms, No. 16 Paternoster Row.; Map opposite p. 420 from: A new, authentic, and complete collection of voyages round the world : undertaken and performed by royal authority : containing a new, authentic, entertaining, instructive, full, and complete historical account of Captain Cook's first, second, third, and last voyages, undertaken by order of His present Majesty, for making new discoveries in geography, navigation, astronomy, &c. in the Southern and Northern Hemispheres, &c., &c., &c. : to which will be added, complete and genuine narratives of other voyages of discovery round the world, &c. / . under the direction of G.W. Anderson. London : Alexr. Hogg, [1784-86].; Also available in an electronic version via the Internet at: http://nla.gov.au/nla.map-rm550-8. No. 3 -- No. 1 -- No. 2, View when Arched Point bears S. 2 1/2 miles distant.Inset views: View of Kerguelen's Land 4 1/2 miles distant -- View of Kerguelen's Land when Prince of Wales foreland bears W.S.W. 3 leagues distant.
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