Captain Cook's Journal During His First Voyage Round the World 1768-71 - 1968
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You are buying the 1968 publication of Captain Cook's Journal During His First Voyage Round the World Made in H.M. Bark "Endeavour" 1768–71 is a notable facsimile edition of Lieutenant James Cook's original manuscript, edited by Captain W.J.L. Wharton. This preowned book is in Good condition (see pictures included) Overview of the 1968 Edition Publisher: Libraries Board of South Australia (Adelaide) Series: Australiana Facsimile Editions (No. 188) Nature of the Work: A literal transcription of the original handwritten manuscripts detailing Cook's historic first voyage (1768–1771) on the Endeavour, which included observing the transit of Venus in Tahiti, charting New Zealand, and mapping the eastern coast of Australia. Contents: Features Captain W.J.L. Wharton’s 1893 introduction and extensive footnotes, accompanied by portraits, illustrations, and folding maps. Print Run: Part of a limited facsimile run (around 1,887 copies produced, including subsequent reprints like 1970) meant to preserve rare historical Australiana for libraries and collectors.
- Publisher: Libraries Board of South Australia
- Year: 1768
- Binding: Hardcover
- Condition: Good
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