Vendeur
Schilb Antiquarian, Columbia, MO, Etats-Unis
Évaluation du vendeur 5 sur 5 étoiles
Vendeur AbeBooks depuis 31 mai 2013
1855 Captain James Cook Pacific Voyages Hawaii Australia Kippis Narrative 2in1 Remember, the greater the opportunity, the fewer are those who see it. James Cook James Cook was an 18th-century British explorer known for his three major world voyages. The third Pacific voyage, which began in 1776, took Cook and his crew around New Zealand and Hawaii. On this trip, Cook became well-acquainted with the King of Hawaii, Kalani-opu u. After spending time in the South Pacific, Cook also took his ship northward to the Aleutian Islands reaching to the Arctic Circle. Cook eventually died upon his return to Hawaii, after angering the King of Hawaii. This account of the life and voyages of James Cook was written by Andrew Kippis, an 18th-century English author. Kippis s biography was especially well-known for his descriptions of Cook s character as well as the lasting effects of his voyages and discoveries. Item number: #19304 Price: $499 KIPPIS, Andrew A narrative of the voyages round the world performed by Captain James Cook : with an account of his life during the previous and intervening periods Hartford : Silas Andrus and Son, 1855. Details: Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes in 1 o Vol. 1 ix, [10]-205, [1] o Vol. 2 210 Includes: The moral, an ode, by Miss Helen Maria Williams at end Provenance: Handwritten o Edwd. S. Jones o Jas. H. Morris Language: English Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure o Cloth Size: ~6.5in X 4.25in (16.5cm x 11cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 19304 Photos available upon request. N° de réf. du vendeur 19304
Titre : A narrative of the voyages round the world ...
Éditeur : Silas Andrus and Son
Date d'édition : 1855
Reliure : Hardcover
Etat : Near Fine