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A voyage to the Pacific Ocean : undertaken, by the command of his Majesty, for making discoveries in the northern hemisphere. To determine the position and extent of the west side of North America; its distance from Asia; and the practicability of a northern passage to Europe. Performed under the direction of Captains Cook, Clerke and Gore, in His Majesty's ships the Resolution and Discovery. In the years 1776, 1777, 1778, 1779 and 1780. In three volumes. Illustrated with maps and charts, from the original drawings made by Lieut. Henry Roberts, under the direction of Captain Cook. Atlas

Dublin : H. Chamberlaine, W. Watson, Potts, Williams, Cross, Jackson, Moncrieffe, Walker, Jenkin, Burnet, Wilson, Wogan, Exshaw, Vallance, Beatty, White, Whitestone, Burton, Byme, Mills, J. Porter, Stewart, Wallace, Higly, Cash, Herey and McKenzie

"Published by the order of the lords commissioners of the Admiralty." -- Title page of Volume 1

"Vol. I and II written by Captain James Cook, F.R.S. Vol. III by Captain James King, L.L. D. and F.R.S." -- Title Page of Volume 1

Clerke, Charles, 1741-1779; Gore, John, -1790; Voyages around the world; Northwest, Pacific; Discovery & exploration; Northwest Passage; Northeast Passage

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FC3821.243 .A1 1784a; II-0126-i-Atlas

A voyage to the Pacific Ocean

2016-09-13

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