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, assistant surgeon to both vessels.
By: Ellis, W. (William)
Publisher: London : Printed for G. Robinson, Pater-noster Row, J. Sewell, Cornhill, and J. Debrett, Piccadilly, MDCCLXXXIII [1783].Edition: The second editionDescription: 2v., plates (some folded) : ill., maps ; 21 cm.Subject(s): Cook, James, 1728-1779
| Clerke, Charles, 1741-1779 | Voyages and travels -- Early works to 1800 | Northwest Passage -- Discovery and exploration -- Early works to 1800
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