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Discoveries S. Pacific Ocean. by Cook, James, 1728-1779 from 1777

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Author: Cook, James, 1728-1779

Date: 1777

Short Title: Discoveries S. Pacific Ocean.

Publisher: London: W. Strahan and T. Cadell

Type: Chart Map ; Book Map

Obj Height cm: 37

Obj Width cm: 47

Scale 1: 2,200,000

Note: Engraved nautical chart. Relief shown by hachures. Shows track of the Resolution. Oriented with north toward right.

Reference: David, A. The charts and coastal views of Captain Cook's voyages, 2.205A; Mitchell, 1336.

Country: Vanuatu

Region: New Caledonia

Full Title: Chart of discoveries made in the South Pacific Ocean in his majesty's ship Resolution under the command of Captain Cook, 1774. Published as the act directs Feby. 1st, 1776. Engraved by W. Palmer. Published Febry. 1st, 1777 by Wm. Strahan in New Street, Shoe Lane & Thos. Cadell in the Strand, London.

List No: 3404.041

Page No: v. 2 (facing p. 25)

Series No: 42

Engraver or Printer: Palmer, W.

Publication Author: Cook, James, 1728-1779

Pub Date: 1777

Pub Title: 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. London: Printed for W. Strahan; and T. Cadell in the Strand. MDCCLXXVII.

Pub Reference: Mitchell 1217.

Pub Note: See note field above.

Pub List No: 3404.000

Pub Type: Exploration Book

Pub Maps: 15

Pub Height cm: 30

Pub Width cm: 24

Image No: 3404041

Institution: Rumsey Collection

Ownership Statement: Copyright 2005

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