Meet a Rare Book - Anson and Cook

In the eighteenth-century, accounts of maritime exploration were a popular genre in book publishing. This episode features two voyages that captured the public’s imagination – Anson’s controversial expedition to attack Spanish interests in South America, and Cook’s first voyage to the Pacific on the Endeavour. Listen to Georgia tell the story of these journeys through the books published about them. Learn more about these rare books: https://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/en/heritage-and-research/meet-a-rare-book/ep8-anson-cook.html Enjoy other Meet a Rare Book episodes from the series playlist: https://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/en/heritage-and-research/meet-a-rare-book.html Sound Archive: Originally recorded on 23 January 2020 {Anson] SA_0078_12 and 21 March 2020 [Cook] SA_0078_14 for the Meet a Rare Book Collection. Image: John Byron. The narrative of the Honourable John Byron, 1768. b1966225_02 Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Dawn chorus with bellbird/korimako in the foreground: https://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-animals/birds/bird-songs-and-calls/ Production Credits: Edited and presented for podcast by Mark Gosper, 2021. Staff talks presented by Georgia Prince recorded by Sue Berman [2019-2021]. Executive producer - Sue Berman Research and copywriting - Renée Orr, Zoë Colling, Georgia Prince and Jane Wild. Thanks to the Digital Assets, Web Design and Content and Development Teams. Supported by Auckland Council Libraries.