A Voyage of Discovery to the North Pacific Ocean and Round the World: In Which the Coast of North-West America Has Been Carefully Examined and Accurat

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The narrative chronicles an expedition to the North Pacific Ocean and around the globe, focusing on the meticulous examination and surveying of the northwest American coast. Undertaken under royal command from 1790 to 1795, the mission aimed to explore potential navigable routes between the North Pacific and North Atlantic Oceans. The work is part of the Sabin Americana collection, which documents over 400 years of exploration, culture, and significant events in the Americas, offering insights through a variety of original texts and maps.