1789 Captain Cook Pacific Ocean Voyages of Byron Wallis Carteret Hawaii 8v HawkesworthJohn Hawkesworth was an important English book editor, most known for his commission to edit Captain James Cook’s ‘Voyages’. First published in 1773, Hawkesworth edition of ‘Account of the Voyages’ included the stories of various important excursions, such as John Byron, Captain Wallis, Carteret, and of course James Cook. Sadly, many critics disapproved of his work claiming it to be inaccurate; even though that may or may not have been the case. He describes the customs and manners of the people living in the South Seas, as well as specific highlights from the voyages.

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HAWKESWORTH, JohnRelation de voyages entrepris par ordre de Sa Majesté britannique, et successivement exécutés par le commodore Byron, le capitaine Carteret, le capitaine Wallis & le capitaine Cook, dans les vaisseaux le Dauphin, le Swallow & l'Endeavour;A Paris, Chez Nyon, l'aîné, rue du Jardinet, Chez Mérigot, le jeune, quai des Auguftins, 1789.

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•Collation: Complete with all pages; 8 volumesoSet does not include atlas tome

•References: Sabin 30940 [this ed 69276]

•Language: French

•Binding: Leather; tight & secure

•Size: ~8in X 5in (20cm x 13cm)

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