S. Atlantic discoveries. / Cook, James, 1728-1779 / 1777

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Author: Cook, James, 1728-1779

Date: 1777

Short Title: S. Atlantic discoveries.

Publisher: London: W. Strahan and T. Cadell

Type: Chart Map ; Book Map

Object Height cm: 33

Object Width cm: 34

Scale 1: 4,500,000

Note: Engraved nautical chart. Relief shown by hachures; soundings in fathoms. Covers area between South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. Shows ship's track. Oriented with north toward bottom.

Reference: David, A. The charts and coastal views of Captain Cook's voyages, 2.250A; Mitchell, 1336.

Full Title: Chart of the discoveries made in the South Atlantic Ocean in his majesty's ship Resolution, under the command of Captain Cook in Jany. 1775. J. Russell sculp. No. IV. Published Febry. 1st, 1777 by Wm. Strahan in New Street, Shoe Lane & Thos. Cadell in the Strand, London.

List No: 3404.063

Page No: v. 2 (facing p. 210)

Series No: 64

Engraver or Printer: Russell, John

Published In: A voyage towards the South Pole, and round the World. Performed in His Majesty's ships the Resolution and Adventure, in the years 1772, 1773, 1774, and 1775. Written by James Cook, Commander of the Resolution ... In two volumes illustrated with maps and charts ... The second edition. London: Printed for W. Strahan; and T. Cadell in the Strand. MDCCLXXVII.

Publication Author: Cook, James, 1728-1779

Publication Date: 1777

Publication Reference: Mitchell 1217.

Publication Note: See note field above.

Publication List No: 3404.000

Publication Type: Exploration Book

Publication Maps: 15

Publication Height cm: 30

Publication Width cm: 24

Image No: 3404063

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