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A journal of Captain Cook's last voyage to the Pacific Ocean, and in quest of a north-west passage, between Asia & America; performed in the years 1776, 1777, 1778, and 1779. Illustrated with a chart, shewing the tracts of the ships employed in this expedition. Faithfull narrated from the original ms. of Mr. John Ledyard.
Ledyard, John, 1751-1789.Date: 1783- Books
The Arctic grail : the quest for the North West Passage and the North Pole, 1818-1909 / by Pierre Berton.
Berton, Pierre, 1920-2004.Date: 1988- Books
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Journal of Captain Cook's last voyage, to the Pacific Ocean, on Discovery: performed in the years 1776, 1777, 1778, 1779, and 1780. Illustrated with cuts, and a chart, shewing the tracks of the ships employed in this expedition.
Rickman, John.Date: MDCCLXXXV. [1785]
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Narrative of a second voyage in search of a north-west passage, and of a residence in the Arctic regions during the years 1829, 1830, 1831, 1832, 1833 / By Sir John Ross ... Including the reports of ... Captain James Clark Ross ... and the discovery of the northern magnetic pole.
Ross, John, Sir, 1777-1856.Date: 1835- Books
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The great probability of a North West Passage: deduced from observations on the letter of Admiral de Fonte, who sailed from the Callao of Lima on the discovery of a communication between the South Sea and the Atlantic Ocean; And to intercept some Navigators from Boston in New England, whom he met with, Then in Search of a North West Passage. Proving the authenticity of the Admiral's letter. With three explanatory maps . 1st. A Copy of an authentic Spanish Map of America, published in 1608. 2d. The Discoveries made in Hudson's Bay, by Capt. Smith, in 1746 and 1747. 3d. A General Map of the Discoveries of Admiral de Fonte. By Thomas Jefferys, Geographer to the King. With an appendix. Containing the account of a discovery of part of the coast and inland country of Labrador, made in 1753. The Whole intended for The Advancement of Trade and Commerce.
Date: MDCCLXVIII. [1768]- Books
To the Arctic by canoe, 1819-1821 : the journal and paintings of Robert Hood, midshipman with Franklin / edited by C. Stuart Houston.
Hood, Robert, 1797-1821.Date: 1974
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The far North : explorations in the Arctic regions / by Elisha Kent Kane.
Kane, Elisha Kent, 1820-1857.Date: 1886
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An authentic narrative of a voyage performed by Captain Cook and Captain Clerke, in His Majesty's ships Resolution and Discovery, during the years 1776, 1777, 1778, 1779 and 1780; in search of a North-West passage between the continents of Asia and America ... Including a faithful account of all their discoveries, and the unfortunate death of Captain Cook / Illustrated with a chart and a variety of cuts.
Ellis, W. (William), -1785.Date: 1784- Books
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A reply to the remarks of Arthur Dobbs, Esq; on Capt. Middleton's Vindication of his conduct on board His Majesty's ship the Furnace, when sent in search of a North-West passage, By Hudson's-Bay, to the Western American Ocean. Humbly inscribed to the Right Honourable the Lords Commissioners for executing the Office of Lord High Admiral of Great-Britain and Ireland, &c. By Christopher Middleton, Esq;
Middleton, Christopher, -1770.Date: MDCCXLIV. [1744]- Books
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Observations on the passage between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, in two memoirs on the Straits of Anian, and the discoveries of De Fonte. Elucidated by a new and original map To which is prefixed an Historical Abridgement of Discoveries in the North of America. By William Goldson
Goldson, William.Date: M,DCC,XCIII. [1793]
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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.
Cook, James, 1728-1779.Date: 1784