Anonymous (attributed to James Matra). A Journal of a Voyage round the world in His Majesty’s Ship Endeavour, in the Years 1768, 1769, 1770 and 1771. Fac. Rep. Pub. Antonio Giordano. 1975
pp.xvii, 130, [3]. 8vo. Neat signature to inside front cover. A limited edition of 250 copies, this being No. 19 and signed by Antonio Giordano. With an introduction and biography of James Matra by Giordano. Softback. Near fine. Scarce.
A limited edition facsimile reprint of an anonymous account of Cook's voyage round the world between 1768 and 1771. The book was first published in 1771 and was unfavourably received by the Admiralty. Professor J.C Beaglehole attributed the work to James Matra who served on Endeavour as an able seaman and midshipman. The author of the Journal shows some hostility towards Cook and criticises some of his actions.
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