Engravings for Banke's new system of geography 1788

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Engravings for Banke's new system of geography 1788

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Collection includes: Engravings made for Banke's New System of Geography, 1788, including: "Torreeoboo King of Owhyee, bringing presents for Capt'n Cook" and "The death of Capt'n Cook by the natives of Owhyee," engraved by Grainger, on 1 sheet, 24.5 x 38 cm.; "The white bear found on the ice between the northern extremities of Asia and America" and "The Sea Otter found in Nootka Sound on the northwest coast of America," engraved by Grainger, on 1 sheet, 24.5 x 38 cm.; "View of Karakakooa Bay in Owyhee, where Capt'n Cook was killed," engraved by E. Scott, 24.5 x 39 cm.

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Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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Cook, James, 1728-1779

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