A New Voyage Round the World in the Years 1768, 1769,1770, 1771. . .Performed by James Cook in the Ship Endeavor, 2 Volumes

1774
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: A New Voyage Round the World in the Years 1768, 1769,1770, 1771. . .Performed by James Cook in the Ship Endeavor, 2 Volumes
  • Author: Based on journal of Captain James Cook (British, Marton, Yorkshire 1728–1779 Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii)
  • Author: Compiled by John Hawkesworth (British, born London, baptized 1720–1773 London)
  • Engraver: Paul Revere Jr. (American, Boston, Massachusetts 1734–1818 Boston, Massachusetts)
  • Engraver: E. G. Gridley (American, active 18th century)
  • Designer: Map designed by Bernard Romans (American, Delft, Holland 1720–1784 at sea)
  • Printer: James Rivington (American, born England 1724–1803)
  • Published in: New York
  • Date: 1774
  • Medium: Illustrations: engraving
  • Dimensions: 7 7/8 x 4 3/4 in. (20 x 12 cm)
  • Classification: Books
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Charles Allen Munn, 1924
  • Object Number: 24.90.1878(1)
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

More Artwork

Research Resources

The Met provides unparalleled resources for research and welcomes an international community of students and scholars. The Met's Open Access API is where creators and researchers can connect to the The Met collection. Open Access data and public domain images are available for unrestricted commercial and noncommercial use without permission or fee.

To request images under copyright and other restrictions, please use this Image Request form.

Feedback

We continue to research and examine historical and cultural context for objects in The Met collection. If you have comments or questions about this object record, please complete and submit this form. The Museum looks forward to receiving your comments.