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Gebunden. Zustand: New. KlappentextThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original w.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This gripping tale of adventure and exploration follows the travels of an American naval officer through some of the most exotic and fascinating parts of the Pacific region. From the jungles of Brazil to the deserts of Chile, from the heights of the Andes to the depths of the Pacific Ocean, Three Years in the Pacific offers a thrilling firsthand account of a bygone era of exploration. Packed with vivid descriptions and fascinating historical detail, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Pacific region and the age of exploration.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This gripping tale of adventure and exploration follows the travels of an American naval officer through some of the most exotic and fascinating parts of the Pacific region. From the jungles of Brazil to the deserts of Chile, from the heights of the Andes to the depths of the Pacific Ocean, Three Years in the Pacific offers a thrilling firsthand account of a bygone era of exploration. Packed with vivid descriptions and fascinating historical detail, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Pacific region and the age of exploration.

First US collected edition of Cook's three voyages. Forbes notes that it "appears to be an adaptation of the text contained in Volumes VI and VII of William Mavor's Historical Account of the Most Celebrated Voyages, Travels & Discoveries" (1796). This edition is uncommon, with just two copies traced institutionally in the UK. "Cook earned his place in history by opening up the Pacific to western civilisation and by the foundation of British Australia. The world was given for the first time an essentially complete knowledge of the Pacific Ocean and Australia, and Cook proved once and for all that there was no great southern continent, as had always been believed. He also suggested the existence of Antarctic land in the southern ice ring, a fact which was not proved until the explorations of the nineteenth century. Cook was a brilliant navigator and hydrographer, an excellent administrator and planner, and probably the first sea captain to realise the importance of preserving the health and well-being of his crew. He did everything possible to maintain their physical fitness and the cleanliness of both men and ships. He conquered the hitherto prevalent scurvy by cutting down the consumption of salt meat and by always having fresh vegetables and fruit on board" (Printing and the Mind of Man). Beddie 58; Forbes 270; not in Hill; Sabin 16258. 2 vols, duodecimo (170 x 95 mm). Copper engraved frontispieces and seven plates, the plate "A view of the habitations in Nootka Sound", present twice, though only called for in vol. II. Contemporary brown calf, rebacked to style, titles to red morocco label to spines. Ownership inscription dated 1952 in green ink to p. [iv] of both vols; ownership stamp of Vasconcellos to foot of p. [5] of volume II. Careful restoration to spine ends and tips. A couple of scuffs to covers, edges toned, pencil marks to pastedowns, occasional worming to contents, most notably at foot of gathering y in volume II, tear to fore edge of p 289-90 of volume II, occasional dampstains to contents, offsetting to text, nevertheless a very good copy.