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With Captain James Cook In The Antarctic And Pacific: The Private Journal Of James Burney, Second Lieutenant Of The "Adventure" On Cook's Second Voyage, 1772-1773 Prose Books by James Burney.

Synopsis

Title: With Captain James Cook In The Antarctic And Pacific: The Private Journal Of James Burney, Second Lieutenant Of The 'Adventure' On Cook's Second Voyage, 1772-1773
Author/Publisher: James Burney (National Library of Australia)
Publication Year: 1975
Format: Illustrated First Edition Hardcover with Dust Jacket

This compelling first edition presents the meticulously kept private journal of James Burney, Second Lieutenant aboard HMS Adventure, during Captain James Cook's historically significant second voyage of discovery between 1772 and 1773.

Offering a rare, immediate perspective from a key participant, Burney's non-fiction account chronicles the extraordinary challenges and profound discoveries made across the formidable Antarctic region and the vast, unexplored expanses of the Pacific Ocean, providing an invaluable primary source for the study of 18th-century maritime exploration.

• A Junior Officer's Perspective: This volume provides the personal observations of James Burney, offering a unique, intimate viewpoint from within Captain Cook's second circumnavigation, distinct from the official records and shedding light on the daily realities aboard an exploring vessel.
• Exploring Uncharted Waters: Burney's account vividly details the rigours of navigating the southern oceans, chronicling the expeditions into the Antarctic Circle and the methodical exploration of numerous Pacific islands, providing first-hand insights into the geographical and scientific objectives of the voyage.
• Historical Significance: As a direct participant in one of history's most ambitious voyages of discovery, Burney's journal is a crucial document for understanding Captain Cook's scientific and geographical endeavours, illuminating the strategic decisions and cultural encounters of this pivotal expedition.
• Visual Depiction: Enriching Burney's compelling narrative, the journal is presented with illustrations, offering visual context to the described expeditions, newly charted coastlines, and the encounters made during the voyage.

Published by the esteemed National Library of Australia, this first edition stands as an invaluable record for historians, collectors of Australiana, and enthusiasts of maritime exploration, providing an authoritative and intimate look into one of the most defining periods of oceanic discovery.

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This item has been professionally inspected and is in Good condition. Please refer to the photographs for detailed visual assessment.

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