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Cook Lands in Nz
Captain Cook is the first European to set foot in New Zealand
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1769 Cook Foot Lands Telescope Zealand
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 12.7cm x 17.7cm (5" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 16.2cm x 20.3cm (6.4" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative image transports us back in time to the historic moment when Captain James Cook, the first European explorer, set foot on the shores of New Zealand in 1769. Cook's voyage of discovery marked a significant turning point in the history of the Pacific, opening up new frontiers and expanding European knowledge of the world. In this photograph, Cook is depicted standing on the beach, gazing intently through his telescope towards the horizon. The rugged terrain and untouched beauty of the New Zealand landscape stretch out before him, a testament to the vastness and mystery of the unknown world that lay before European explorers at the time. The year was 1769, and Cook's ship, the HMS Endeavour, had anchored in the Bay of Islands, on the north island of New Zealand. Cook and his crew had been on a mission to observe the transit of Venus, a rare astronomical event that offered scientists the opportunity to measure the size and distance of the Earth. However, the discovery of New Zealand was an unexpected bonus, and one that would have far-reaching consequences. Cook's arrival marked the beginning of European contact with the Maori people, the indigenous inhabitants of New Zealand. Over the following centuries, New Zealand would become a melting pot of cultures, with the Maori people adapting to European ways and European settlers adopting Maori customs and traditions. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the rich history and cultural diversity of New Zealand, and the pivotal role that Captain Cook played in shaping its future. It is a testament to the spirit of exploration and discovery that has defined human history, and a reminder of the enduring allure of the unknown.
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