The Voyages of Captain Cook.
London: Paul Hamlyn, 1968. First Printing of the First UK Edition. A Near Fine copy in a Very Good plus clipped dust jacket with three closed, internally tape repaired edge tears. This volume features the Illustrated life of Cook through his travels; first voyage, 1768-1771, brief references to encounters with natives at Botany Bay, appearance, body decoration, weapons; Endeavour R. natives met, Cooks opinion quoted; third voyage, 1776-1780, Van Diemens Land natives (Adventure Bay), clothing and appearance, diet; plates include sketches made at Botany Bay (canoes, weapons, body markings), painted shield from Endeavour R., portraits of Adventure Bay natives. Item #28316
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