James Cook. The Voyages.

Frame, W. and Walker, L.

Published by 1st. Ed. Pub. The British Library. 2018

About this Item

pp.224 with col. and b/w. illus. throughout. 4to. Nr. fine hardback in thor. vg. dw. Out of print. This landmark book is published to coincide with a major exhibition marking the 250th anniversary of Cook's first voyage. Beautifully illustrated, the authors explore a series of themes including the navigation and charting of the Pacific; first encounters between Western and indigenous cultures; the representation of the voyages in art; and scientific discovery and the natural world. The illustrations include drawings by all the artists employed on the voyage, as well as the only surviving paintings by Tupaia, a Polynesian high priest who joined Cook's ship at Tahiti and sailed to New Zealand and Australia. Seller Inventory # 66600

Bibliographic Details

Title: James Cook. The Voyages.

Publisher: 1st. Ed. Pub. The British Library. 2018

Binding: Hardcover

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included