An authentic narrative of a voyage performed by Captain Cook and Captain Clerke, in His Majesty's ships Resolution and Discovery, during years 1776, 1777, 1778, 1779, and 1780;
in search of a northwest passage between the continents of Asia and America, including a faithful account of all their discoveries, and the unfortunate death of Captain Cook.
Illustrated with a chart and a variety of cuts, by W. Ellis, assistant surgeon to both vessels.

Description

Main Author

Ellis, W. (William), d. 1785.

Language(s)

English

Published

London, Printed for G. Robinson, J. Sewell and J. Debrett, 1783.

Edition

The second edition

Subjects

Clerke, Charles, > Clerke, Charles, / 1741-1779.
Cook, James, > Cook, James, / 1728-1779.
Voyages around the world.
Northeast Passage.
Northwest Passage.
Pacific Coast (Central America)
Pacific Coast (Asia)
Pacific Coast (South America)
Pacific Coast (North America)
Hawaii > Hawaii / Discovery and exploration.
Oceania > Oceania / Discovery and exploration.

Note

V. 1, p. [237] erroneously numbered 137.

Physical Description

2 v. plates, 1 fold. map.

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