Beaglehole, J. C.

The exploration of the Pacific / by J.C. Beaglehole. - 3rd ed. - x, 346 pages, [4] folded leaves of plates : maps ; 23 cm

New Zealand author. Previous edition: London : A. and C. Black, 1947.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 325-328) and index.

The problem stated -- Magellan -- Mendaņa and the Solomon Islands -- Mendaņa and Quiros -- Australia del Espiritu Santo -- Entry of the Dutch -- Tasman -- Groundwork of the eighteenth century -- The circumnavigators: Byron to Bougainville -- Cook: the first voyage, 1768-1771 -- Cook: the second voyage, 1772-1775 -- Cook: 1776-1780.

University of California, San Diego. Hill collection of Pacific voyages (2nd edition), 86

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Explorers.
Discoveries in geography.


Islands of the Pacific--Discovery and exploration.