A chart shewing [sic] the tracks and discoveries in the Pacific ocean made by Capt. Cook and Capt. Clerke in His Majesty's ships Resolution and Discovery, in the years 1777, 1778, 1779, 1780.

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Map shows the routes taken by Captain James Cook [1728-1779] and Captain Charles Clerke [1741-1779] during Pacific Ocean exploration of the North American coast, several island groups, "New Holland" [Australia], and Asia. Includes notes and dates. Scale not given.

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1 map : col. ; 34 x 33 cm.

Creation Information

Smith, Matthew 1780.

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  • Place of Publication: [London, England]

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Map shows the routes taken by Captain James Cook [1728-1779] and Captain Charles Clerke [1741-1779] during Pacific Ocean exploration of the North American coast, several island groups, "New Holland" [Australia], and Asia. Includes notes and dates. Scale not given.

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1 map : col. ; 34 x 33 cm.

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In lower right margin: "Mw. Smith Sculpt. Bow Lane."

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  • 1780

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Smith, Matthew. A chart shewing [sic] the tracks and discoveries in the Pacific ocean made by Capt. Cook and Capt. Clerke in His Majesty's ships Resolution and Discovery, in the years 1777, 1778, 1779, 1780., map, 1780; [London, England]. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth187486/: accessed March 28, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting University of Texas at Arlington Library.

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