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COOK’S THIRD VOYAGE – [COOK, Capt. James (1728-1779) and Capt. James KING (1750-1784).] A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean. London: H. Hughs for G. Nichol and T. Cadell, 1785.
The second (preferred) edition, with the Atlas. It is Cook's own accounts published in these quarto volumes, which are the cornerstone for any collection of Pacific voyages. As Hill notes, "He did more to clarify the geographical knowledge of the southern hemisphere than all his predecessors together had done." See: Hill 361; Holmes 47; Lada-Mocarski 37; Mitchell Library Cook 1552.
Four volumes: comprising 3 quarto text volumes (289 x 229 mm) and a folio atlas (532 x 376 mm).Text with 24 engraved plates, maps and charts (13 folding) and letterpress folding table; atlas with 61 engraved plates after Webber and 2 engraved folding maps (some light browning, spotting, or offsetting). Text volumes: contemporary tan sprinkled calf, smooth spines gilt, red and green morocco lettering-pieces gilt (rebacked preserving original spines, some light rubbing); atlas volume: modern half calf to match, marbled boards.
The second (preferred) edition, with the Atlas. It is Cook's own accounts published in these quarto volumes, which are the cornerstone for any collection of Pacific voyages. As Hill notes, "He did more to clarify the geographical knowledge of the southern hemisphere than all his predecessors together had done." See: Hill 361; Holmes 47; Lada-Mocarski 37; Mitchell Library Cook 1552.
Four volumes: comprising 3 quarto text volumes (289 x 229 mm) and a folio atlas (532 x 376 mm).Text with 24 engraved plates, maps and charts (13 folding) and letterpress folding table; atlas with 61 engraved plates after Webber and 2 engraved folding maps (some light browning, spotting, or offsetting). Text volumes: contemporary tan sprinkled calf, smooth spines gilt, red and green morocco lettering-pieces gilt (rebacked preserving original spines, some light rubbing); atlas volume: modern half calf to match, marbled boards.