Volume 2

A voyage towards the South Pole, and round the world. Performed in His Majesty's ships the Resolution and Adventure, in the years 1772, 1773, 1774, and 1775 / In which is included Captain Furneaux's narrative of his proceedings in the adventure during the separation of ships. Illustrated with maps and charts, and a variety of portraits of persons and views of places, drawn during the voyage by Mr. Hodges, and engraved by the most eminent masters.

  • Cook, James, 1728-1779.
Date:
1777
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: A voyage towards the South Pole, and round the world. Performed in His Majesty's ships the Resolution and Adventure, in the years 1772, 1773, 1774, and 1775 / In which is included Captain Furneaux's narrative of his proceedings in the adventure during the separation of ships. Illustrated with maps and charts, and a variety of portraits of persons and views of places, drawn during the voyage by Mr. Hodges, and engraved by the most eminent masters. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    9 from the South and S. E. winds ; but as the day was far *774- fpent, I could not attempt to go in there, as it would have *— been necefTary to have fent firft a boat in to examine it. I ^ d '2J therefore flood for the north fide of the ifland, where we anchored about three-fourths of a mile from fliore; the ex¬ tremes of it bearing S. 83° Eaft to S. W.; a cove with a fandy beach at the bottom of it S. 50° Eafl. CHAP. II. Reception at Anamocka; a Robbery and its Confequences, with a Variety of other Incidents. Departure from the If and, A failing Canoe defcribed. Some Obfervations on the Navigation of thefe Ifanders. A Defcription of the If and) and of thofe in the Neighbourhood, with fome Account of the Inhabitants, and nautical Remarks. I) EFORE we had well got to an anchor, the natives came 3 off from all parts in canoes, bringing with them yams and fhaddocks, which they exchanged for fmall nails and old rags. One man taking a vafl liking to our lead and line, got hold of it, and, in fpite of all the threats I could make ufe of, cut the line with a Rone; but a difcharge of fmall Riot made him return it. Early in the morning, I went Monday 27. afhore, with Mr. Gilbert, to look for frefh water. We landed in the cove above mentioned, and were received with great courtefy by the natives- After I had diftributed fome pre- fents amongft them, I afked for water, and was conducted Vol. II. C to