Armstrong Sperry papers, ca. 1955.

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, ...

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Sperry, Armstrong, 1897-1976

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Armstrong Sperry was born in New Haven, Conn. in 1897. This Newbery Medal-winning author produced historical fiction and nonfiction for children and young adults. From the description of Armstrong Sperry papers, ca. 1955. (University of Southern Mississippi, Regional Campus). WorldCat record id: 48693548 American author and illustrator of children's and young adult fiction and non-fiction. From the description of Great river, wide land : production material. (Uni...