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COOK, James, Captain (1728-1779). The Three Voyages of Captain James Cook. London: William Smith, 1842.
2 volumes, 4to (248 x 165 mm). Half title with engraved portrait, numerous maps and engravings (offsetting, some spotting to first and final leaves of second volume.) Modern half calf gilt (very light rubbing).
Captain James Cook was a British naval officer, explorer, and cartographer famous for his three exploratory voyages through the Pacific, in particular Australia and New Zealand. His explorations, while controversial for their often violent clashes with indigenous peoples, greatly expanded European knowledge of the Pacific Ocean.
[With]: GLASCOCK, William Nugent (1787-1847). Naval Sketch-Book: or, the Service Afloat and Ashore. London: Whitaker & Co., 1834. 2 volumes, 8vo (191 x 114 mm). (Very light spotting throughout). Contemporary full calf gilt (rubbing, front hinges on both volumes starting).
2 volumes, 4to (248 x 165 mm). Half title with engraved portrait, numerous maps and engravings (offsetting, some spotting to first and final leaves of second volume.) Modern half calf gilt (very light rubbing).
Captain James Cook was a British naval officer, explorer, and cartographer famous for his three exploratory voyages through the Pacific, in particular Australia and New Zealand. His explorations, while controversial for their often violent clashes with indigenous peoples, greatly expanded European knowledge of the Pacific Ocean.
[With]: GLASCOCK, William Nugent (1787-1847). Naval Sketch-Book: or, the Service Afloat and Ashore. London: Whitaker & Co., 1834. 2 volumes, 8vo (191 x 114 mm). (Very light spotting throughout). Contemporary full calf gilt (rubbing, front hinges on both volumes starting).
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COOK, James, Captain. The Three Voyages of Captain James Cook. 1842.
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