An Account Of The Voyages Undertaken By The Order Of His Present Majesty For Making Discoveries In

by Capt James Cook John Hawkesworth C

$7,500 · Offered by Donald A. Heald Rare Books

Contemporary full calf, spines with raised bands forming six compartments, red and black morocco lettering pieces in the second and fourth compartments, other compartments tooled gilt. Second edition of Hawkesworth's account of all the most important mid-18th century English voyages of exploration to the southern hemisphere: including the official account of Cook's first voyage. A fascinating narrative intended to 'embellish England's prestige as a maritime power' Hill and

• Binding: Leather

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