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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Exploring the North Pacific and the potential navigable routes between the North Pacific and North Atlantic oceans, this account documents a significant maritime expedition conducted from 1790 to 1795. George Vancouver meticulously surveyed the north-west coast of America aboard the Discovery sloop of war and the armed tender Chatham. The work is part of the Sabin Americana collection, offering insights into the era's exploration, societal dynamics, and historical events, now available in high-quality digital formats for a wider audience.