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THBc 1790 Handcolored Copper-Engraved Map titled, The World Including the Discoveries made by Capt Cook
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"The World Including the Discoveries made by Capt Cook"
c. 1790 Hand-Colored Copper-Plate Engraved Map titled, "The World Including the Discoveries made by Capt. Cook", Double Hemisphere Map measures about 13" high x 19" wide, by Charles Cook, London, Fine.
This Double-Hemisphere World Map provides an illustration of Captain James Cook's three significant voyages, which began in 1768. This map has an inset map of the north Polar Regions at bottom center, another informative representation of exploration during a vital era of geographic discovery. It offers a straightforward depiction of Captain James Cook's explorations. More than a historical artifact, this map serves as a clear record of Cook's significant contributions to geographic knowledge. His explorations of the Pacific, Australia, and the Antarctic region, as shown on this map, all of which helped to reshape the world's understanding of these areas at that time. Some foxing and light folds as shown having been previously framed with two small marginal repairs. Hand-colored examples as this Capt. Cook map are much rarer.
Captain Cook's first voyage, launched in 1768, aimed to observe the transit of Venus but extended to charting the South Pacific islands and the circumnavigation of New Zealand. This map accurately delineates these routes, outlining his path through Tahiti and other islands. The second voyage, commencing in 1772, focused on the exploration of the southern hemisphere, particularly the Antarctic region. Cook's sighting of "field ice" in 1773 and 1774, as noted on the map, provided valuable insights into the geography of these icy regions. Cook's third and final voyage, beginning in 1776, sought to find a navigable route through the North-West Passage. This exploration led him to the Northwest Coast of America and the Hawaiian Islands, where he met his end being killed in 1779. The map's depiction of his various paths captures his ambitious attempts to explore these uncharted areas. In addition to the main hemispheres, the Inset map at the bottom center focuses on the northern polar regions, highlighting Cook's efforts in exploring these most challenging territories.
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