James Cook - "Man of New Caledonia" - 1777 12th century and earlier The work was a sensation

The work was a sensation when published in Europe

with this work “Chinese Dialogues” being the first English (or European) work printed in Shanghai

The newspaper provides a fascinating articles on early colonial life:

Wesleyan Mission Press

folio 64 to book III

James Cook - "Man of New Caledonia" - 1777 12th century and earlier The work was a sensation"Man of New Caledonia" Original Copperplate Engraving James Cook Page 9 x 12 inches (22 x 30cm) 1777 Good condition Some toning and marks to page Verso blank This is an original plate the official account of James Cook's 2nd Voyage published in 1777 This plate shows a man of New Caledonia "After the success of the first voyage, the Admiralty sent Cook on a second expedition: to investigate the globe as far south as possible. Cook earned his place in