The voyages of Captain Cook

Description:

Illustrated life of Cook through his travels; first voyage, 1768-1771, brief references to encounters with natives at Botany Bay, appearance, body decoration, weapons; Endeavour R. natives met, Cooks opinion quoted; third voyage, 1776-1780, Van Diemens Land natives (Adventure Bay), clothing and appearance, diet; plates include sketches made at Botany Bay (canoes, weapons, body markings), painted shield from Endeavour R., portraits of Adventure Bay natives.

subjects: Cook, James, 1728-1779,  Settlement and contacts,  Costume and clothing,  Discoveries in geography,  Travel,  British Discovery and exploration,  British,  Weapons,  Canoes,  Shields,  Body,  Nutrition,  Viagens E Exploracoes,  Biography,  Water,  Voyages around the world,  Decoration,  Health status,  Explorers,  Transport,  Discovery and exploration

People: James Cook (1728-1779)