Illustrated life of Cook through his travels; first voyage, 1768-1771, brief references to encounters with natives at Botany Bay, appearance, body decoration, weapons; Endeavour R. natives met, Cooks opinion quoted; third voyage, 1776-1780, Van Diemens
Land natives (Adventure Bay), clothing and appearance, diet; plates include sketches made at Botany Bay (canoes, weapons, body markings), painted shield from Endeavour R., portraits of Adventure Bay natives.
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