John Steelquist fonds. 1972-1978.

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John Steelquist fonds. 1972-1978.

The fonds consists of Steelquist's aerial views of Nootka Sound and Friendly Cove, as well as a map of the area, pertaining to Captain James Cook's voyage there.

32 photographs.1 map.

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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, ...

Steelquist, John Anders

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John Steelquist was a professor from California interested in Captain James Cook. From the description of John Steelquist fonds. 1972-1978. (University of British Columbia Library). WorldCat record id: 606462384 ...