Title

Captain James Cook witnessing a human sacrifice in Tahiti

Caption

Engraving depicting Captain James Cook witnessing a human sacrifice in Tahiti. James Cook (1728-1779) a British explorer, navigator, cartographer, and Captain in the Royal Navy. Dated 19th Century

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A16_330

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (5,3Mb) / 17,7in x 13,1in / 5320 x 3942 (300dpi)

Keywords

19th Century Engraving Engraved Illustration Illustrated Captain Captain James Cook James Cook Witness Human Sacrifice Sacrifice Sacrificial Tahiti British Britain Explorer Exploration Navigator Cartographer Cartography Captain Royal Navy Navy Naval 19th Century