A History of Australia: From the earliest times to the age of MacquarieMelbourne University Press, 1963 - Australia |
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... Cook was sailing for the east coast of Van Diemen's Land , but the great swell of the ocean nudged the Endeavour north- wards . On 17 April 1770 a small land bird was seen to perch upon the rigging , but Cook , as unromantic as ever ...
... Cook was sailing for the east coast of Van Diemen's Land , but the great swell of the ocean nudged the Endeavour north- wards . On 17 April 1770 a small land bird was seen to perch upon the rigging , but Cook , as unromantic as ever ...
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... Cook that the scribblers left him out of their mockery . Official- dom also recognized his achievement , for on 14 August 1771 Cook was given his captain's commission . The one result taken seriously was Cook's own suggestion that ...
... Cook that the scribblers left him out of their mockery . Official- dom also recognized his achievement , for on 14 August 1771 Cook was given his captain's commission . The one result taken seriously was Cook's own suggestion that ...
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... Cook , J. and King , J .: A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean . . . In his Majesty's Ships the Resolution and Discovery . In the Years 1776 , 1777 , 1778 , 1779 and 1780. 3 vols . Vols . I and II written by Captain Cook , vol . III written by ...
... Cook , J. and King , J .: A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean . . . In his Majesty's Ships the Resolution and Discovery . In the Years 1776 , 1777 , 1778 , 1779 and 1780. 3 vols . Vols . I and II written by Captain Cook , vol . III written by ...
Contents
THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE PROTESTANTS | 21 |
THE SONS OF ENLIGHTENMENT | 42 |
THE CHOICE OF BOTANY BAY | 59 |
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