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A Chart of Part of the South Coast of Newfoundland, including the Islands of Langley, St. Peters and Miquelon, with the Southern Entrance into the Gulph of St. Lawrence, from Actual Surveys taken by order of Commodore Palliser, Governor of Newfoundland, Labradore, &c. by James Cook, Surveyor

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Kashnor notes, "James Cook, afterwards famous as Captain Cook, the explorer, sailed as an able seaman in the Eagle under the command of Capt. Palliser, and his first advancement, as Master of the Mercury was due to the latter's interest in him, and perception of genius." Has submaps and views. Submaps: Port aux Basque; St. Peters Island; Great Jervis Harbour;Harbour Briton; Harbour of St. Lawrence. Views: Cape Ray; Mountain of the Red Hat.. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: no. Graphic Scale: Leagues. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: VignettesSub-maps. Verso Text: Ms nore: 547.
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12 May 1794
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105:547 M
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