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Cook Lands in Nz
Captain Cook is the first European to set foot in New Zealand
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1769 Cook Foot Lands Telescope Zealand
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Discover the rich history of New Zealand's discovery with our stunning "Cook Lands in NZ" poster print from Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the iconic moment when Captain James Cook first set foot on New Zealand soil in 1769. Add a touch of history and adventure to your space with this beautifully detailed and authentic reproduction. Perfect for history enthusiasts, educators, or anyone looking to add a unique and thought-provoking piece to their collection. Bring the story of New Zealand's early exploration to life with our high-quality, museum-grade poster prints.
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative image transports us back in time to the historic moment when Captain James Cook, the first European explorer, set foot on the shores of New Zealand in 1769. Cook's voyage of discovery marked a significant turning point in the history of the Pacific, opening up new frontiers and expanding European knowledge of the world. In this photograph, Cook is depicted standing on the beach, gazing intently through his telescope towards the horizon. The rugged terrain and untouched beauty of the New Zealand landscape stretch out before him, a testament to the vastness and mystery of the unknown world that lay before European explorers at the time. The year was 1769, and Cook's ship, the HMS Endeavour, had anchored in the Bay of Islands, on the north island of New Zealand. Cook and his crew had been on a mission to observe the transit of Venus, a rare astronomical event that offered scientists the opportunity to measure the size and distance of the Earth. However, the discovery of New Zealand was an unexpected bonus, and one that would have far-reaching consequences. Cook's arrival marked the beginning of European contact with the Maori people, the indigenous inhabitants of New Zealand. Over the following centuries, New Zealand would become a melting pot of cultures, with the Maori people adapting to European ways and European settlers adopting Maori customs and traditions. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the rich history and cultural diversity of New Zealand, and the pivotal role that Captain Cook played in shaping its future. It is a testament to the spirit of exploration and discovery that has defined human history, and a reminder of the enduring allure of the unknown.
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