Cook, James, 1728-1779 - In literature

Date: 1895

By: Wilson & Horton (Firm)

Reference: C-034-002-2-b

Description: A central circular section showing a startled Captain James Cook, observing 'the new woman' riding a bicycle in the streets of Auckland, Surrounding this is a series of other cartoons, each with a few lines of doggerel. No. 2 shows the Auckland Stock Exchange with a crowd outside, as a goldmine's shares are floated. No. 3 shows Cook reading a notice outside a tobacconist's shop indicating that it is closed. No. 5 shows a Chinese greengrocer selling vegetables, with negative comments from Cook. No. 6 shows him eying a "captain Cooker' pig through his telescope. No. 7. comments on the fact that women have the right to vote, but have lost their 'modest grace and quiet ways'. No. 8 shows him reading the Weekly News and being impressed by its quality. No. 9 shows 'a Maori dude' startling Cook, with the contrast of his moko and elegant clothing, while Cook rushes back to his ship. Supplement to: Auckland Weekly News, Christmas number, 14th December, 1895. --Same 3nd copy. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, 378 x 252 mm

Date: 1895

By: Wilson & Horton (Firm)

Reference: C-034-002-2

Description: A central circular section showing a startled Captain James Cook, observing 'the new woman' riding a bicycle in the streets of Auckland, Surrounding this is a series of other cartoons, each with a few lines of doggerel. No. 2 shows the Auckland Stock Exchange with a crowd outside, as a goldmine's shares are floated. No. 3 shows Cook reading a notice outside a tobacconist's shop indicating that it is closed. No. 5 shows a Chinese greengrocer selling vegetables, with negative comments from Cook. No. 6 shows him eying a "captain Cooker' pig through his telescope. No. 7. comments on the fact that women have the right to vote, but have lost their 'modest grace and quiet ways'. No. 8 shows him reading the Weekly News and being impressed by its quality. No. 9 shows 'a Maori dude' startling Cook, with the contrast of his moko and elegant clothing, while Cook rushes back to his ship. Supplement to: Auckland Weekly News, Christmas number, 14th December, 1895. --Same 2nd copy. One of three chromolithographs on the same sheet Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, 378 x 252 mm

Date: 1895

By: Wilson & Horton (Firm)

Reference: C-034-002-2-a

Description: A central circular section showing a startled Captain James Cook, observing 'the new woman' riding a bicycle in the streets of Auckland, Surrounding this is a series of other cartoons, each with a few lines of doggerel. No. 2 shows the Auckland Stock Exchange with a crowd outside, as a goldmine's shares are floated. No. 3 shows Cook reading a notice outside a tobacconist's shop indicating that it is closed. No. 5 shows a Chinese greengrocer selling vegetables, with negative comments from Cook. No. 6 shows him eying a "captain Cooker' pig through his telescope. No. 7. comments on the fact that women have the right to vote, but have lost their 'modest grace and quiet ways'. No. 8 shows him reading the Weekly News and being impressed by its quality. No. 9 shows 'a Maori dude' startling Cook, with the contrast of his moko and elegant clothing, while Cook rushes back to his ship. Supplement to: Auckland Weekly News, Christmas number, 14th December, 1895. --Same 2nd copy. One of three chromolithographs on the same sheet Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, 378 x 252 mm

Date: [1979?]

By: McNeill, Brian, 1939?-

Reference: qMS-1219

Description: Play about Cook first performed at Auckland's Mercury Theatre, 1979 Quantity: 1 volume(s) (109 leaves). Physical Description: Typescript (30 cm; white spiral binding, black covers)