COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Cook, James, 1728-1779
Date:
1777
Short Title:
(Ornaments, weapons, New Caledonia)
Publisher:
W. Strahan and T. Cadell
Publisher Location:
London
Type:
View
Obj Height cm:
22
Obj Width cm:
37
Note:
Engraved illustration of 8 objects: 1. A lance -- 2. The ornamented part, on a larger scale -- 3. A cap ornamented with feathers, and girt with a sligg -- 4. A comb -- 5. A becket, or piece of cord made of cocoa-nut bark, used in throwing their lances -- 6-7. Different clubs -- 8. A pick-axe used in cultivating the ground -- 9. An adze.
Reference:
Mitchell, 1381.
Region:
New Caledonia
Full Title:
(Ornaments, weapons &c. at New Caledonia). Chapman, del. Record, sculp. No. XX. Published Feby. 1st, 1777 by Wm. Strahan in New Street, Shoe Lane & Thos. Cadell in the Strand, London.
List No:
3404.054
Page No:
v. 2 (facing p. 120)
Series No:
55
Engraver or Printer:
Chapman, Charles
Engraver or Printer:
Record, J.
Publication Author:
Cook, James, 1728-1779
Pub Date:
1777
Pub Title:
A voyage towards the South Pole, and round the World. Performed in His Majesty's ships the Resolution and Adventure, in the years 1772, 1773, 1774, and 1775. Written by James Cook, Commander of the Resolution ... In two volumes illustrated with maps and charts ... The second edition. London: Printed for W. Strahan; and T. Cadell in the Strand. MDCCLXXVII.
Pub Reference:
Mitchell 1217.
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
3404.000
Pub Type:
Exploration Book
Pub Maps:
15
Pub Height cm:
30
Pub Width cm:
24
Image No:
3404054
Authors:
Cook, James, 1728-1779
Collection:
Rumsey Collection
