Hidden treasures - inside the National Library of Australia. Captain Cook's tragic death [electronic...
Hidden treasures - inside the National Library of Australia. Captain Cook's tragic death [electronic resource] / produced and directed by John Hughes ; narrated by Betty Churcher.
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Publisher
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory : National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, 2008.
Date
2008.
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Language
English
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Physical Description
Physical content
1 online resource (6 min.).
Playing Time
00:05:41
Publication information
Publisher
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory : National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, 2008.
Place of Publication
Australian Capital Territory
Date Published
2008.
Subjects
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Scope and Contents
Summary
Captain James Cook's untimely return to Hawaii in 1779, 10 days after he had left, ended with his violent death, the details of which are portrayed in numerous illustrations in the National Library collection. Many artists, including the official artist for the voyage, John Webber, recreated the scene in the years following Cook's death. Each artis...
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Full title
Hidden treasures - inside the National Library of Australia. Captain Cook's tragic death [electronic resource] / produced and directed by John Hughes ; narrated by Betty Churcher.
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Notes
General note
Title from resource description page (viewed November 3, 2014).
Additional physical form availability note
Previously released as DVD.
Language note
In English.
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Record Identifier
74VKVe0pXEPd
Permalink
https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKVe0pXEPd
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MMS ID
991024257323302626
