Chart of the N.W. coast of America and the N.E. coast of Asia, explored in the years 1778 and 1779

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Map shows routes of Captain James Cook in 1778 and 1779 during exploration of the northwestern part of North America [present-day Alaska]. Coastlines, settlements, and areas of indigenous population in North America and northeast Asia are noted. Includes historical notes. Relief shown pictorially. Depths shown by soundings. Scale [ca. 1:10,137,600].

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1 map : col. ; 40 x 68 cm.

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Roberts, Henry 1794.

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Map shows routes of Captain James Cook in 1778 and 1779 during exploration of the northwestern part of North America [present-day Alaska]. Coastlines, settlements, and areas of indigenous population in North America and northeast Asia are noted. Includes historical notes. Relief shown pictorially. Depths shown by soundings. Scale [ca. 1:10,137,600].

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1 map : col. ; 40 x 68 cm.

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Text: "The Interesting Discoveries made by British and American ships, since the first Publication of this Chart in 1784, Together with the Hydrographical Materials, lately procured from St. Petersburg and other places, have enabled Mr. De la Rochette to lay down the numerous Improvements which appear in the Present Edition. Charing Cross January 1st 1794. W. Faden." Also, "Engraved by W. Palmer, No. 128 Chancery Lane."

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Roberts, Henry. Chart of the N.W. coast of America and the N.E. coast of Asia, explored in the years 1778 and 1779, map, 1794; London. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth192470/: accessed May 1, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting University of Texas at Arlington Library.

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