Author: Carr, D.J. (Ed.)
Title: Sydney Parkinson: Artist of Cook's Endeavour Voyage
Description: Croom Helm 1983 xv, 300, 253 col + b/w illus. 250x250 mm. HB. Vg in d/w. Owner's name to endpaper.. A detailed study of the illustrations made by Scottish scientific artist, Sydney Parkinson (1745-1771), who accompanied James Cook in the HMS Endeavour on the first of his three voyages of world circumnavigation to record botanical and zoological discoveries.. [9780709907947]

Keywords: Art of Natural History; Scientific Expedition; Travel & Exploration


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