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Terreeoboo, King of O Whyee, bringing presents to Captain Cook. Terreeoboo
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Terreeoboo, King of O Whyee, bringing presents to Captain Cook. Terreeoboo
Terreeoboo, King of O Whyee, bringing presents to Captain Cook. Terreeoboo and his party travelling by catamaran with 10 men on each side propelling it with paddles. James Cook (1728-1779) British navigator, explorer and cartographer in 1778, on his third and last voyage, was the first European to visit the Hawaiian Islands which he named the Sandwich Islands. Engraving from New System of Geography by Thomas Bankes (London, c1785)
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In this photo print, we witness a historic encounter between two worlds as Terreeoboo, the esteemed King of O Whyee, presents gifts to Captain Cook. The image transports us back to 1778 when James Cook embarked on his final voyage and became the first European to set foot on the Hawaiian Islands, which he aptly named the Sandwich Islands. Terreeoboo and his entourage gracefully traverse the Pacific waters aboard a catamaran. With ten men on each side propelling it forward with paddles, their synchronized movements demonstrate both strength and unity. This remarkable vessel symbolizes Polynesian ingenuity in exploration and navigation. The engraving by Thomas Bankes captures not only an extraordinary moment of cultural exchange but also highlights Cook's role as a British navigator, explorer, and cartographer. His expeditions paved the way for new geographical knowledge that would shape our understanding of the world. This image offers a glimpse into ethnography during this period of discovery. It serves as a testament to human curiosity and bravery in venturing into uncharted territories. As we admire this historical artifact from London circa 1785, let us reflect upon how these encounters forever transformed global history while acknowledging their complexities beyond mere commercial interests.
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