Engravings for Banke's new system of geography

Collection

Identifier: Mss 5036

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Engravings made for Banke's New System of Geography, 1788, including: "Torreeoboo King of Owhyee, bringing presents for Capt'n Cook" and "The death of Capt'n Cook by the natives of Owhyee," engraved by Grainger, on 1 sheet, 24.5 x 38 cm; "The white bear found on the ice between the northern extremities of Asia and America" and "The Sea Otter found in Nootka Sound on the northwest coast of America," engraved by Grainger, on 1 sheet, 24.5 x 38 cm; "View of Karakakooa Bay in Owyhee, where Capt'n Cook was killed," engraved by E. Scott, 24.5 x 39 cm; "View of Oonalashka and the inhabitants, etc.," 23.7 x 38.5 cm.

Dates

1788

Creator

Grainger (Engraver, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 oversize folder in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Engravings made for Banke's New System of Geography, 1788, including: "Torreeoboo King of Owhyee, bringing presents for Capt'n Cook" and "The death of Capt'n Cook by the natives of Owhyee"; "The white bear found on the ice between the northern extremities of Asia and America" and "The Sea Otter found in Nootka Sound on the northwest coast of America"; "View of Karakakooa Bay in Owyhee, where Capt'n Cook was killed"; "View of Oonalashka and the inhabitants, etc."