Journal of H.M.S. Endeavour, 1768-1771
Author | : James Cook |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 1977 |
ISBN-10 | : OCLC:1071128488 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Journal of H.M.S. Endeavour, 1768-1771 written by James Cook and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Holograph journal of the voyage of H.M.S. Endeavour during which Cook discovered Eastern Australia and circumnavigated New Zealand. Bound with the journal is a copy of a report from John Hutchinson, surgeon of the Dolphin to Capt. Samuel Wallis, 16th May 1768, of observations on the effects of saloop, portable soup, mustard and vinegar, distilled water and beef fat on scurvy. For further details and publications of the journal see J.C. Beaglehole (ed.) "The journals of Captain Cook" I cxciv-cciv.