The first European to land in New Zealand; Captain Cook circumnavigating the islands in 1769

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The first European to land in New Zealand; Captain Cook circumnavigating the islands in 1769

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Drawing showing Captain Cook observing the New Zealand coast in 1769. New Zealand was discovered in 1642 by Tasman, who did not land there. The first European to set foot on its shores was Captain Cook, who spent six months sailing room the islands. From a drawing by R. Caton Woodville in the Illustrated London News.

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Date created

1903-04-23

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Auckland Weekly News

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https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/178916

Related subjects

Drawings / Captain Cook / Endeavour (sailing ship) / sailors

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