30 James Cook (1728–1779) – Chart of the Society Isles – Engraving (1777)

James Cook was a legendary British explorer, navigator, and cartographer whose voyages of discovery profoundly reshaped the world's geographical knowledge. His expeditions, including those that traversed the Pacific, led to extensive surveys and the collection of data that underpinned the accurate charting of many remote areas. Cook's meticulous record-keeping and scientific approach resulted in highly accurate charts and detailed observations, which were published in the official accounts of his expeditions. These publications, featuring engravings based on his surveys, were indispensable for future maritime navigation and scientific understanding of newly explored regions.

Artist or Maker: James Cook 

Dimensions: Approximately 35 cm x 45 cm

Medium: Engraving

Date: 1777

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