When world-famous explorer James Cook took to the high seas in the 1700s he had ships’ artists accompany him to record first-hand the people and events in the far-away lands he visited. Cook’s stopovers among the Nootka Indians on the west coast of Vancouver Island are featured in this film that uses old paintings to recreate his search for a northwest passage to the Orient. Voice and narration: Sam Payne.
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ACMI Identifier
309914
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Canada - Discovery and exploration
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Cook, James, 1728-1779
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Explorers
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Indians of North America - Canada
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Vancouver Island (B.C.)
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art - History
Crafts & Visual Arts → Artists
Crafts & Visual Arts → Painting - History
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
History → Canada - Discovery and exploration
History → Cook, James, 1728-1779
People → Cook, James, 1728-1779
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)