VOYAGES / LIFE OF CAPTAIN JAMES COOK By Andrew Kippis First Dublin Edition

Description: THE LIFE OF CAPTAIN JAMES COOK By Andrew Kippis. First Dublin Edition Author: VOYAGES & EXPLORATION] COOK, Captain James. KIPPIS, Andrew Title: THE LIFE OF CAPTAIN JAMES COOK By Andrew Kippis. First Dublin Edition Publication: Dublin: Published by Printed for Messrs. H. Chamberlaine, W. Colles, R. Gross, W. Gilbert, W. Wilson, L. White, P. Byrne, P. Wogan, T. Stewart, J. Moore, and B. Dornin. 1788 Edition: First Dublin Edition Description: Octavo, contemporary marbled boards, rebacked, with calf, old contrasting leather title label lettered in gilt on spine. Pp. [i]-[v], vi-viii, [ix], x-xii, xv-xvi, xiii-xiv, [1], 2- 527, [528-532: blanks]. Mispaginated (leaf xiii-xiv bound in after xv-xvi), but complete with half-title. marbled boards quite heavily rubbed, worn at corners some internal stains, a good to very good copy. Quite pleasing, actually. ¶ First Irish edition, published in the same year as the London edition. THE FIRST BIOGRAPHY OF COOK. The first edition of this highly influential first English biography of Cook by the Anglican clergyman Kippis, one of the leading biographers of his day. In addition to describing the three great voyages in depth, Kippis also deals with Cook's earlier experiences, including his duties aboard the Mercury during the siege of Quebec, and his Newfoundland and Labrador surveys. Most of Samwell's narrative of Cook's death is included as well. While Kippis did not appear to be entirely insensitive to the long-term effects of European contact with Pacific peoples, he championed Cook's humanitarian, cultural and intellectual mission in the circumnavigation of the globe. In a study of European exploration of the Pacific, Lynne Withey concluded that this volume by Kippis became a prominent justification for the involvement of Europeans in the Pacific islands for years after Cook's death (Withey 406-407). The second appendix includes "The Moral, an Ode," by the British poet, novelist, and religious dissenter Helen Maria Williams, an old family friend of Kippis. Seller ID: 313473 Subject: Catalogue 58, Travel and Exploration Thompson Rare Books Thompson Rare Books specializes in fine, rare and interesting books in many fields, concentrating on literary first editions, early fantasy, science fiction, occultism, mythology, folklore, detective fiction and mysteries, illustrated books, children's books, and fine printing and bindings. ~ Established in 1983. Terms All orders ship within five business days, sooner if possible. Standard shipping to the USA is by International Expedited Post with Tracking (we are in Canada). Overseas shipping is generally by Air Mail Small Packet, other options are available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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