Journal of the Right Hon: Sir Joseph Banks During Captain Cook's First Voyage in Endeavour in 1768-71 to Terra del Fuego, Otahite, New Zealand, Australia, the Dutch East Indies, Etc (Classic Reprint)
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Ofjarton, M$M.$b., ice. ice. Hydrographer of the Admiralty My dear Admiral Allow me to dedicate to you, as the able Editor of Captain Cook sJ ournal of his first voyage round the world, that of his fellow-voyager Sir Joseph Banks, in token of the great assistance afforded me through your labour on the aforesaid work, and as the efficient and accomplished tenant of an office for which I have ever entertained a profound respect, that of Hydrographer of the A dmiralty. Let me at the same time take the opportunity of coupling with your name my tribute to the memory of three of your predecessors, who honoured me with their friendship, and encouraged me in my scientific career as an officer in the service to which you belong Admiral Sir .B eaufort, Admiral Washington, and Captain Sir F. Evans. Believe me, Very sincerely yours, J. D. HOOKER. The Camp, Sunningdale, May
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