Papers [microform]. 1771-1784.

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Papers [microform]. 1771-1784.

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1. Letter from John Hawkesworth to Lord Sandwich while Hawkesworth was preparing the official account of Cook's first voyage, 19 Nov. 1771 (MS 7218/1); 2. Letter from Capt. James Cook to Lord Sandwich written from the Cape of Good Hope during his last voyage, while waiting to be joined by the "Discovery" 23 Oct. 1776. (MS 7218/41) the letter refers to Omai, the Tahitian who had been a sensation in London society; 3. Correspondence between the Earl of Sandwich and Sir Joseph Banks, Charles Burney, Daines Barrington, John-Douglas, Ant. Shepherd, James King and Sir James Harris about the publication of the journal of Cook's third voyage and the music of the South Sea Islanders. 29 letters, 1779-1784. (MS 7218/2-40; 42-44); 4. Document in Latin: "Copy of the inscription on the piece of plate presented by the Board of Admiralty to the Russian Major Behm" (MS 7218/45).

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Cook, James, 1728-1779

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James Cook (b. November 7, 1728, Marton, Great Britan-d. February 14, 1779, Hawaii) was a British explorer, navigator, cartographer, and captain in the Royal Navy. He became an apprentice to some shipowners in Whitby. In 1759 he became master of his own ship, the Northumberland. The following winter, while laid up in Halifax, he studied mathematics and attained a sound knowledge of astronomical navigation. Cook went on to become an eminent circumnavigator. He made many geographical discoveries, ...

Sandwich, John Montagu, Earl of, 1718-1792

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At the time of the letters Sandwich was the first Lord of the Admiralty. Douglas was editor of Cook's journals; Shepherd was an astronomer; Harris was British Ambassador at St. Petersberg; Burney was a friend of Sandwich and father of James; King was captain of the Discovery after the death of Clerke; Barrington was a lawyer. From the description of Papers [microform]. 1771-1784. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225828440 From the description of Papers of John Mont...

Omai.

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