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An authentic narrative of a voyage performed by Captain Cook and Captain Clerke, in His Majesty's sh...

An authentic narrative of a voyage performed by Captain Cook and Captain Clerke, in His Majesty's sh...

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An authentic narrative of a voyage performed by Captain Cook and Captain Clerke, in His Majesty's ships Resolution and Discovery during the years 1776, 1777, 1778, 1779, and 1780 : in search of a north-west 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.

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Full title

An authentic narrative of a voyage performed by Captain Cook and Captain Clerke, in His Majesty's ships Resolution and Discovery during the years 1776, 1777, 1778, 1779, and 1780 : in search of a north-west 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.

Publisher

London : Printed for G. Robinson ... ; J. Sewell ... ; and J. Debrett ..., 1782.

Date

1782.

Call Numbers

78/23 , 78/24 , 980/CO4/E/1A4 , 78/21 , 78/22 , 980/CO4/E/1A2 , 980/CO4/E/1A1

Record Identifier

74VKZ5lZRpyg

MMS ID

991018844929702626

Language

English

Formats

Physical Description

Physical content

2 v., ([10], 358; [8], 347 p.), [22] leaves of plates : [1] folded chart, ports. ; 24 cm. (8vo)

Publication information

Publisher

London : Printed for G. Robinson ... ; J. Sewell ... ; and J. Debrett ..., 1782.

Place of Publication

England

Date Published

1782.

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Alternative Titles

Full title

An authentic narrative of a voyage performed by Captain Cook and Captain Clerke, in His Majesty's ships Resolution and Discovery during the years 1776, 1777, 1778, 1779, and 1780 : in search of a north-west passage between the continents of Asia and America : including a faithful account of all their discoveries, and the unfortunate death of Captai...

Notes

General note

Half t.p.

Includes contents.

Mitchell Library copy at:980/CO4/E/1A1 has inscription on prelim. page.

NSL:D 2nd set (78/23-24): Lacks Directions for placing the cuts.

NSL:D set at 78/21-22: Has bookplate of Adrian Knox in each vol.

NSL:D set at 78/21-22: Has Directions for placing the cuts at end of vol. 1.

Citation / References Note

Beddie 1599.

C & C 3576.

Identifiers

Primary Identifiers

Call Numbers

78/23 , 78/24 , 980/CO4/E/1A4 , 78/21 , 78/22 , 980/CO4/E/1A2 , 980/CO4/E/1A1

Record Identifier

74VKZ5lZRpyg

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKZ5lZRpyg

Other Identifiers

DDC

910.41

MMS ID

991018844929702626

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