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A voyage to the Pacific Ocean undertaken by command of His Majesty, for making discoveries in the northern hemisphere: performed under the direction of Captains Cook, Clerke, and Gore, in the years 1776, 1777, 1778, 1779, and 1780. Being a copious, comprehensive, and satisfactory abridgement of the voyage written by Captain James Cook, F.R.S. and Captain James King, LL.D. and F.R.S / Illustrted with cuts. In four volumes.

A voyage to the Pacific Ocean. Undertaken, by the command of his Majesty, for making discoveries in the Northern hemisphere. Performed under the direction of Captains Cook, Clerke, and Gore in His Majesty's ships the Resolution and Discovery, in the years 1776, 1777, 1778, 1779 and 1780 / vol. I and II written by James Cook, vol. III by James King.

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