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Author:   James Cook
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
Imprint:   Cambridge University Press
Volume:   Volume 5
Dimensions:   Width: 14.10cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.657kg
ISBN:  

9781108084796

ISBN 10:   1108084796
Pages:   490
Publication Date:   27 August 2015
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Introduction to the third voyage; Inscription to the memory of Captain James Cook; Book I. Transactions from the Beginning of the Voyage till our Departure from New Zealand: 1. Various preparations; 2. Passage of the Resolution to Teneriffe; 3. Departure from Teneriffe; 4. The two ships leave the Cape of Good Hope; 5. Departure from Christmas Harbour; 6. Passage from Kerguelen's to Van Diemen's Land; 7. The passage from Van Diemen's Land to New Zealand; 8. Mr Anderson's remarks on the country near Queen Charlotte's Sound; Book II. From Leaving New Zealand to our Arrival at Otaheite, or the Society Islands: 1. Prosecution of the voyage; 2. The discovery of an island called Wateeoo; 3. Wenooa-ette, or Otakootaia, visited; 4. Intercourse with the natives of Komango and other islands; 5. Arrival of the ships at Hapaee, and friendly reception there; 6. Description of Lefooga; 7. Friendly reception at Tongataboo; 8. Some of the officers plundered by the natives; 9. A grand solemnity called natche, in honour of the king's son; 10. Advantages derived from visiting the Friendly Islands; 11. Employments at the Friendly Islands.

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