Title In the wake of Cook : exploration, science & empire, 1780-1801 / David Mackay

Published Wellington, N.Z. : Victoria University Press, [1985] ©1985

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Description 216 pages : maps ; 23 cm Contents Pt. 1. Ch. 1. Introduction : exploration, science and Empire in the late Eighteenth Century -- Ch. 2. The rediscovery of the southern oceans -- Ch. 3. Fur traders in the North Pacific -- Ch. 4. Government interest in the North Pacific -- Pt. 2. Ch. 5. Food for slaves -- Ch. 6. The empire and the cotton industry -- Ch. 7. Science and the East Indian Empire Notes Bibliography: p. 199-207 Includes index Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-207) and index Subject Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820. Cook, James, 1728-1779. Explorers -- Pacific Ocean. Imperialism. Science and state -- Great Britain -- History -- 18th century. Science and state -- Great Britain -- History. Scientific expeditions -- History -- 18th century. Trade routes. SUBJECT United Kingdom -- Colonies -- Discovery and exploration. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85056640 United Kingdom -- Colonies -- History -- 18th century. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2007100238 Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- 1760-1820. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85056706 Pacific Ocean http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85096476 -- Discovery and exploration. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99002238 ISBN 086473025X

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