The explorations of Captain James Cook in the Pacific, as told by selections of his own journals, 1768-1779 / edited by A. Grenfell Price, illustrated by Geoffrey C. Ingleton. This item is unavailable.The explorations of Captain James Cook in the Pacific, as told by selections of his own journals, 1768-1779 / edited by A. Grenfell Price, illustrated by Geoffrey C. Ingleton

Near fine copy with gilt-blocked, paper covered boards in two different colours. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. *Publication date approximated. Physical description; xvii, 292 pages illustrations, portraits, map (on lining papers) 28 cm. Contents; Introductory -- ch. 1. Ocean problems of the 18th century -- ch. 2. Cooks' early life and career -- The first voyage, 1768-1771 -- ch. 3. Preparations and instructions -- ch. 4. Tahiti, 1769 -- ch. 5. New Zealand, 1769-70 -- ch. 6. Eastern Australia, 1770 -- ch. 7. The voyage concluded -- The second voyage, 1772-1775 -- ch. 8. Seeking the southern continent -- ch. 9. The Antarctic, 1772-3 -- ch. 10. Searching the Pacific, 1773 -- ch. 11. The Antarctic, 1773-4 -- ch. 12. Searching the Pacific, 1774 -- ch. 13. The Antarctic and home, 1774-5 -- ch. 14. Cook honoured in England -- The third voyage, 1776-1780 -- ch. 15. Preparations and instructions -- ch. 16. The central Pacific -- ch. 17. The discovery of Hawaii, 1778 -- ch. 18. The north American coast -- ch. 19. The death of James Cook -- Conclusion -- ch. 20. The man and his achievements. Subjects; Cook, James 1728-1779 ; Diaries. Cook, James Journeys. Voyages around the world ; Early works to 1800. Voyages around the world. Oceania Discovery and exploration ; Early works to 1800. Oceania Description and travel. 1 Kg. …