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Journal of Capt Cook's voyage round the world in HMS 'Resolution', 1772-75. Long Caption: Journal of Capt Cook's voyage round the world in HMS 'Resolution', (see appendix), 1772-75. Also available as microfilm (SMF/36) This journal is one of the few manuscripts to include entries in the hand of James Cook. One gives an account of the accuracy of the chronometer made by Kendall (K1). It also includes sympathetic accounts of the ways of life among peoples encountered during the voyage. Credit line: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: JOD/20 Artist: Captain James Cook Date: 1772 -1775 Medium: paper Size: 385 mm x 270 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.