The voyages of Captain Cook
By: [by] Rex and Thea Rienits.
Contributors: Rienits, Thea, joint author.
Publisher: Hamlyn
Published: 1968
Place of publication: London; New York [etc.]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 157
Subjects: Cook, James, 1728-1779.
Description: Illustrated life of Cook through his travels; first voyage, 1768-1771, brief references to encounters with natives at Botany Bay, appearance, body decoration, weapons; Endeavour R. natives met, Cooks opinion quoted; third voyage, 1776-1780, Van Diemens Land natives (Adventure Bay), clothing and appearance, diet; plates include sketches made at Botany Bay (canoes, weapons, body markings), painted shield from Endeavour R., portraits of Adventure Bay natives.
Notes: Illus. on lining papers.