Journal Of The Resolutions Voyage In 1772 1773 1774 And 1775 On Discovery To The Southern

by John Marra

$18,500 · Offered by Donald A. Heald Rare Books

Contemporary calf, spine gilt in compartments with raised bands, morocco lettering-piece. Neat repairs to joints The first printed account of man's entry into the region south of the Antarctic circle Spence and the earliest published complete account of Cook's second voyage, issued at least eighteen months prior to the official version. A rare work ... contain ing details of many events not recorded in the official account, and a preface recording the causes which led Banks

• Binding: Leather

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