A narrative of the death of Captain James Cook : to which are added some particulars, concerning his life and character, and observations respecting the introduction of the venereal disease into the Sandwich Islands / by David Samwell, surgeon of the Discovery.
Published / Created:
London : Printed for G.G.J. and J. Robinson, Pater-Noster-Row, MDCCLXXXVI [1786]
Physical Description:
[4], 34 pages ; 29 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Cover title.
Contents:
Preface -- Narrative of the death of Captain Cook -- Some particulars concerning the life and character of Captain Cook -- Observations respecting the introduction of the venereal disease into the Sandwich Islands.
Subject Terms:
Cook, James, 1728-1779 -- Death and burial. | Cook, James, 1728-1779 -- Travel -- Pacific Area. | Sexually transmitted diseases -- Hawaii. | Hawaii -- Discovery and exploration -- Early works to 1800 | Explorers -- Great Britain -- Death.
Contributors:
G. G. J. and J. Robinson (Paternoster-Row, London, England), publisher.