Image of Press Gang, from 'Journal of the Resolution's voyage, in 1772, by English School, (18th century)

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IMAGE number: BL5914190
Image title: Press Gang, from 'Journal of the Resolution's voyage, in 1772, 1773, 1774, and 1775, on discovery to the southern hemisphere, by which the non-existence of an undiscovered continent, between the equator and the 50th degree of southern latitude, is demonstratively proved' by John Marra, 1775 (engraving)
Artist: English School, (18th century) / English
Location: British Library, London, UK
Medium: engraving
Date: 1775 AD (C18th AD)

Image description: Journal of the Resolution's voyage, in 1772, 1773, 1774, and 1775, on discovery to the southern hemisphere, by which the non-existence of an undiscovered continent, between the equator and the 50th degree of southern latitude, is demonstratively proved. Also a journal of the adventure's voyage, in the year 1772, 1773, and 1774. With an account of the separation of the two ships, and the most remarkable incidents that befel each. Interspersed with historical and geographical descriptions of the islands and countries discovered in the course of their respective voyages. Description: London, F. Newbery, 1775
Photo credit: From the British Library archive / Bridgeman Images
Image keywords: travel / Press Gang / military / Gang / Captain Cook / voyage / resolution / ship / glove

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