A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean

Undertaken, by the command of His Majesty, for making discoveries in the Northern Hemisphere: to determine the position and extent of the west side of North America, its distance from Asia, and the practic

Autori

• James Cook
• James King

Parametri

• 620 pagine
• 22 ore di lettura

• Enciclopedie
• Mappe e viaggi

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The book presents a detailed account of an expedition commissioned by the British monarchy to explore the Pacific Ocean and the western coastline of North America. It aims to map the region, assess its distance from Asia, and uncover new geographical insights. This high-quality reprint of the original 1784 edition preserves the historical significance and findings of the voyage, making it a valuable resource for those interested in early exploration and cartography.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2017

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