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James Cook sights Banks 'Island'

1770 James Cook sights Banks 'Island'

Cook sighted Banks Peninsula from the Endeavour. The following day he concluded it was an island and named this after the expedition's botanist, Joseph Banks. more...

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European explorers - exploration of New ZealandJames Cook stamp

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  • Sir Joseph Banks (BBC)
  • James Cook (Te Ara)
  • Cook's map (Te Ara)
  • James Cook biography (DNZB)
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