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Report relating to the finding a north-west passage.
Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons.Date: 1745]- Books
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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
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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
"Enlightened zeal" : the Hudson's Bay Company and scientific networks, 1670-1870 / Ted Binnema.
Binnema, Ted, 1963-Date: [2014]- 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- Books
A journal of a voyage of discovery to the Arctic regions in His Majesty's ships Hecla and Griper, in the years 1819 and 1820 / By Alexander Fisher.
Fisher, Alexander, approximately 1790-1838.Date: 1821- Books
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A description of the coast, tides, and currents, in Button's Bay, and in the Welcome: being the north-west coast of Hudson's Bay, And in the Welcome: Being The North-West Coast of Hudson's Bay, from Churchill River, in 58° 56' North Latitude, to Wager River or Strait, in 65° 24', taken from Scrog's, Crow's, Napier's, and Smith's journals, made in the Years 1722, 1737, 1740, 1742, 1743, and 1744. Also from the discoveries made in 1742, in the Voyage in the Furnace Bomb, and Discovery Pink, commanded by Captain Middleton and Captain Moor; shewing from these Journals, a probability, that there is a passage from thence to the Western ocean of America.
Date: [1745?]- Books
Supplement to Captain Sir John Ross's Narrative of a second voyage in the Victory in search of a North-West Passage. Containing the suppressed facts necessary to a proper understanding of the causes of the failure of the steam machinery of the Victory, and a just appreciation of Captain Sir John Ross's character. As an officer and a man of science / by John Braithwaite.
Braithwaite, John.Date: 1835- Books
Frozen in time : the fate of the Franklin expedition / Owen Beattie and John Geiger.
Beattie, Owen.Date: 1987- Books
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A journey from Prince of Wales's fort in Hudson's Bay, to the northern ocean. Undertaken by order of the Hudson's Bay Company, for the discovery of copper mines, a north west passage, &c. in the years 1769, 1770, 1771, & 1772. By Samuel Hearne.
Hearne, Samuel, 1745-1792.Date: 1795- 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, illustrated with cuts, and a chart, shewing the Tracts of the Ships employed in this Expedition. Faithfully narrated from the original MS.
Rickman, John.Date: MDCCLXXXI. [1781]- 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. Illustrated With Cuts, and a Chart, shewing the Tracts of the Ships employed in this Expedition.
Rickman, John.Date: MDCCLXXXI. [1781]- 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]- Books
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Reasons to shew, that there is a great probability of a navigable passage to the western American ocean, through Hudson's streights, and Chesterfield inlet; from the observations made on board the ships sent upon the late discovery; supported by Affidavits, which coincides with several Former Accounts. Humbly offered to the consideration of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament.
Date: MDCCXLIX. [1749]- Archives and manuscripts
Roald Amundsen (1872-1928)
Date: 1906Reference: MS.7486/3Part of: Polar Exploration: Townsend Thorndike Collection- Books
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A rejoinder to Mr. Dobb's reply to Captain Middleton; In which is expos'd, Both his wilful and real Ignorance of Tides; &c. his Jesuitical Prevarications, Evasions, Falsities, and false Reasoning; his avoiding taking Notice of Facts, formerly detected and charged upon him as Inventions of his or his Witnesses; the Character of the latter, and the present Views of the former, which gave rise to the present Dispute. In a Word, An unparalelled Disingenuity, and (to make use of a Verodobbsical Flower of Rhetoric) a Glaring Impudence, are set in a fair Light. By Christopher Middleton, Esq.
Middleton, Christopher, -1770.Date: [1745]- Books
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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- Books
A Spanish voyage to Vancouver and the North-West Coast of America : being the narrative of the voyage made in the year 1792 by the schooners Sutil and Mexicana to explore the Strait of Fuca / translated from the Spanish with an introduction by Cecil Jane.
Espinosa y Tello, Josef, 1763-1815.Date: 1930- Books
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A reply to Capt. Middleton's answer to the remarks on his vindication of his conduct, in a late voyage made by him in the Furnace sloop, by Orders of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, to find out a passage from the north-west of Hudson's Bay, to the western and southern ocean of America. Shewing the Art and Evasions he makes use of to conceal his Mis-Conduct and Neglect in prosecuting that Discovery: As also the false Currents, Tides, Straits, and Rivers he has laid down in his Chart and Journal to conceal the Discovery; with Remarks upon some extraordinary Affidavits he has published in his Favour. To which is added, a ful answer to a late pamphlet published by Capt. Middleton, called Forgery detected. By Arthur Dobbs, Esq;
Dobbs, Arthur, 1689-1765.Date: MDCCXLV. [1745]- Books
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A vindication of the conduct of Captain Christopher Middleton, in a late voyage on board His Majesty's ship the Furnace, for discovering a North-West passage to the Western American ocean. In answer to certain objections and aspersions of Arthur Dobbs, Esq; with an appendix: Containing The Captain's Instructions; Councils held; Reports of the Inferior Officers; Letters between Mr. Dobbs, Capt. Middleton, &c. Affidavits and other Vouchers refer'd to in the Captain's Answers, &c. With as much of the Log-Journal as relates to the Discovery. The Whole as lately deliver'd to the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty. To which is Annex'd, An Account of the Extraordinary Degrees and Surprizing Effects of Cold in Hudson's-Bay, North America, read before the Royal Society. By Christopher Middleton, Late Commander of the Furnace, and F. R. S.
Middleton, Christopher, -1770.Date: 1743- Books
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A short narrative and justification of the proceedings of the committee appointed by the Adventurers, to prosecute the discovery of the passage to the western ocean of America; And to Open and Extend the Trade, and Settle the Countries beyond Hudson's Bay. With an Apology for their postponing at present their intended Application to Parliament. To which are annexed, the report and petitions referred to in the narrative; And the Papers prepared to be delivered to the Lords and Commons, upon presenting the Petition, as the Foundation for a Parliamentary Enquiry, and the Facts they were prepared to support: Now laid before the Publick, for their future Consideration.
Date: MDCCXLIX. [1749]- Books
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An authentic narrative of a voyage to the Pacific Ocean: performed by Captain Cook, and Captain Clerke, in his Britannic Majesty's ships, the Resolution, and Discovery, in the years, 1776, 1777, 1778, 1779, and 1780. Including, a faithful account of all their discoveries in this last voyage, the unfortunate death of Captain Cook, at the island of O-why-ee, and the return of the ships to England under Captain Gore. Also a large introduction, exhibiting, an account of the several voyages round the globe; with an abstract of the principal expeditions to Hudson's Bay, for the discovery of a north-west-passage. By an officer on board the Discovery. Volume the first[-second].
Rickman, John.Date: M,DCC,LXXXIII. [1783]- Books
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Voyages made in the years 1788 and 1789, from China to the North West Coast of America. To which are prefixed, an introductory narrative of a voyage performed in 1786, from Bengal, in the Ship Nootka; observations on the probable existence of a North West Passage; and Some Account of the Trade Between the North West Coast of America and China; and the Latter Country and Great Britain. By John Meares, Esq,
Meares, John, 1756?-1809.Date: M.DCCXC. [1790]- Books
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Voyages from Asia to America, For completing the discoveries of the north west coast of America. To which is prefixed. A summary of the voyages made by the Russians on the frozen sea, in search of a north east passage. Serving as an explanation of a map of the Russian discoveries, published by the Academy of Sciences at Petersburgh. Translated from the high dutch of S.Muller, of the Royal Academy of Petersburgh. With the addition of three new maps; 1. A copy of part of the Japanese map of the world. 2. A copy of De Lisle's and Buache's fictitious map. And 3. A large map of Canada, extending to the Pacific Ocean, containing the new discoveries made by the Russians and French. By Thomas Jefferys geographer to His Majesty.
Mueller, Gerard Fridrikh, 1705-1783.Date: 1761- Books
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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, ... Vol. I. and II. written by Captain James Cook, F.R.S. Vol. III. by Captain James King, ...
Cook, James, 1728-1779.Date: 1784