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

Auteurs

• James Cook
• James King

Paramètres

• Pages: 568 pages
• Temps de lecture: 20 heures

• Cartes et voyages
• Encyclopédie

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Focused on exploration and discovery, this work recounts a significant voyage commissioned by the British crown to chart the northern Pacific Ocean. It aims to clarify the geography of North America's west coast and its proximity to Asia. This high-quality reprint of the original 1784 edition preserves the historical insights and navigational details from the expedition, offering readers a glimpse into early maritime exploration and the era's scientific pursuits.

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• Année de publication: 2017
• Reliure: (souple)