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Captain James Cook and the natives of Sandwich islands in 18th century (print)
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Captain James Cook and the natives of Sandwich islands in 18th century (print)
3793918 Captain James Cook and the natives of Sandwich islands in 18th century (print); (add.info.: Captain James Cook - illustration of an offering before Captain Cook, in the Sandwich Islands showing natives in a circle around Cook and his crew. JC: British explorer, 27 October 1728 - 14 February 1779.
From Cook's Three Voyages Round the World'.
Sandwich Island now Hawaii, discovered by Cook 18 January 1778. Exploration, travel.
The Bookman 79, October 1930, p76); Lebrecht History
Media ID 33394236
© Lebrecht History / Bridgeman Images
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This print captures a significant moment in history, depicting Captain James Cook and the natives of Sandwich Islands in the 18th century. The image showcases an illustration titled "An Offering before Captain Cook, in the Sandwich Islands" taken from Cook's renowned publication, "Three Voyages Round the World". In this scene, we see a circle formed by the islanders surrounding Captain Cook and his crew. The British explorer, born on October 27th, 1728 and tragically passing away on February 14th, 1779, stands at the center of attention as he receives their offering. This encounter took place during Cook's expedition to explore new lands and navigate uncharted territories. The Sandwich Islands mentioned here are now known as Hawaii and were discovered by Cook on January 18th, 1778. This discovery marked a pivotal moment not only for European exploration but also for shaping our understanding of these beautiful islands. The image provides us with a glimpse into early interactions between different cultures during this era of exploration and travel. It serves as a reminder of both the curiosity that drove explorers like Captain James Cook and the rich cultural heritage possessed by indigenous peoples across the world. Bridgeman Images has preserved this historical photograph print from Fine Art Finder collection for us to appreciate today. Through it, we can reflect upon past encounters that have shaped our present understanding of global history while acknowledging both its complexities and significance.
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