Murray, John. [Cook, James].

Lives and Exploits of the Most Distinguished Voyagers, Adventurers and Discoverers.

Hartford: H. Huntington, 1840. Hardcover. The section on Capt Cook runs from p196 to 252. With two plates in this section: a portrait and Death of Captain Cook. Explorers include Cook, Cavendish, Clapperton, MacKenzie, Park, Parry, Ross, Franklin, Lander, Denham, Dampier, Drake etc. much polar content. 8vo, 660pp, text illustrations, all edges marbled. Brown leather rubbed at edges and esp at spine, both hinges loose. A fair amount of foxing throughout, and small previous owner name stamp at ffep. Item #14400

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