Author: MOOREHEAD, ALLAN.
Title: THE FATAL IMPACT. The Invasion of the South Pacific. 1767-1840.
Description: London. Hamish Hamilton, 1966., First edition. Captain Cook, Sir Joseph Banks & other explorers' impact on the South Pacific, especially Tahiti, Australia & the Antarctic. 230 pages including bibliography & index. 41 b./w. photographs including some portraits, paintings & engravings. Endpapers are the Mercator Projection, and 4 maps drawn by H.J. Blackman. Near fine except for previous owner's name on f.e.p. Near fine d./w., priced 30s.(£1.50) 8½" x 5½". 1966

Keywords: Captain Cook Joseph Banks Tahiti Australia Antarctica Matthew Flinders


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