34 Captain James Cook (1728–1779) – Map of the Island of Otaheite (Tahiti) – Engraved Chart (1771)
This detailed engraved chart, titled "CHART of the ISLAND OTAHEITE, By Lieut. J. COOK. 1769.", depicts the island of Otaheite (Tahiti) in French Polynesia. Surveyed by Lieutenant James Cook in 1769, this chart was published in 1771 as part of the official account of Cook's first voyage. The map meticulously illustrates the island's coastline, with detailed relief shown by hachures, and includes various bays and surrounding smaller islands. This hydrographic work is a crucial record of 18th-century Pacific exploration, reflecting Cook's unparalleled precision in cartography and the scientific ambition of the British expeditions.
Captain James Cook (1728–1779) was a distinguished British naval officer, navigator, and explorer. He led three celebrated voyages of discovery to the Pacific Ocean, significantly contributing to cartography and geographical knowledge. His expeditions accurately charted vast areas of the Pacific, including Tahiti, greatly advancing European understanding of world geography.
Artist or Maker: Captain James Cook
Dimensions: Approximately 20 cm x 25 cm
Medium: Engraved Chart
Date: 1771
Condition Report:
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