Tanna landing. / Hodges, William, 1744-1797; Cook, James, 1728-1779 / 1777

Tanna landing. Hodges, William, 1744-1797; Cook, James, 1728-1779, 1777

Tanna landing. / Hodges, William, 1744-1797; Cook, James, 1728-1779 / 1777

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Full Title: The landing at Tanna, one of the New Hebrides. Painted by W. Hodges. Engraved by J.K. Sherwin. No. LIX. Published Feby. 1st, 1777 by Wm. Strahan, New Street, Shoe Lane & Thos. Cadell, in the Strand, London.

Author: Hodges, William, 1744-1797; Cook, James, 1728-1779

Date: 1777

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Author: Hodges, William, 1744-1797; Cook, James, 1728-1779

Date: 1777

Short Title: Tanna landing.

Publisher: London: W. Strahan and T. Cadell

Type: View

Object Height cm: 27

Object Width cm: 47

Note: Engraved illustration. Shows British in 2 boats, with islanders on the shore and British ship (which may be firing) in background.

Reference: Mitchell, 1381.

Country: Vanuatu

List No: 3404.046

Page No: v. 2 (facing p. 54)

Series No: 47

Engraver or Printer: Sherwin, J. K.

Published In: 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.

Publication Author: Cook, James, 1728-1779

Publication Date: 1777

Publication Reference: Mitchell 1217.

Publication Note: See note field above.

Publication List No: 3404.000

Publication Type: Exploration Book

Publication Maps: 15

Publication Height cm: 30

Publication Width cm: 24

Image No: 3404046

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