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A new, authentic collection of Captain Cook's voyages round the World, undertaken by order of his present Majesty, for making new discoveries, &c. &c. His first. -Undertaken and performed in the Endeavour, in the years 1768, 1769, 1770, and 1771, for observing the Transit of Venus, and making Discoveries in the Southern Hemisphere, &c. His second. - In the Resolution and Adventure, in the years 1772, 1773, 1774, and 1775, for making further Discoveries towards the South Pole, and round the World. His third and last. - In the Resolution and Discovery, to the Pacific Ocean, in the years 1776, 1777, 1778, 1779, and 1780, for making new Discoveries in the Northern Hemisphere, &c. Comprehending the Life and Death of Captain Cook. Together with Capt. Furneaux's Narrative in the Adventure, during the Separation of the Ships in the second Voyage, during which Period several of his People were destroyed by the Natives of Queen Charlotte's Sound. Written by several principal officers, and other gentlemen who sailed in the various ships.
printed by J. Brunt, in King-Street, near the Market-Place
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