South Seas

Voyaging and Cross-Cultural Encounters in the Pacific (1760-1800)

Paul Turnbull, Chris Blackall | Jan 21, 2021

South Seas: Voyaging and Cross-Cultural Encounters (1760-1800) includes maps, journal entries, memoirs, images, and more related to James Cook's first Pacific voyage (1778-1781) and the reaction to this expedition. Students can engage in primary source research-related activities by delving into easily accessible journal entries and contemporary texts about Cook's voyage. Note: Adobe Flash Player is needed for full interactivity with the maps.


Tags: Africa Latin America Pacific Rim & Oceania World Maps Primary Source Collection for Research Assignments Primary Sources Book & Media Cultural Empires Native American & Indigenous 1600-1800


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