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Excerpt from Narrative of a Voyage to the Pacific and Beering's Strait, Vol. 2 of 2: To Co-Operate With the Polar Expeditions; Performed in His Majesty's Ship Blossom, Under the Command of Captain F. W. Beechey, R. N. F. R. S. &C., In the Years 1825, 26, 27, 28
We spread our sails with all the anxiety of persons who had long been secluded from civilized society, and deprived of wholesome aliment; but after the first effort of the breeze, it died away and left us becalmed in a heavy N. W. Swell.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1330468090
- ISBN 13 9781330468098
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages494
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a detailed account of Captain F.W. Beechey's perilous 19th-century voyage through the Pacific, from California to the Arctic. The narrative recounts the challenges, sights, and discoveries of the crew as they explore the unknown reaches of these vast regions. Beechey's journal not only documents their encounters with unique cultures but also shares their scientific observations of the natural world. The author offers insights into international relations, trade, and the ongoing debate on the existence of the Northwest Passage. Ultimately, the book showcases the bravery and resilience of explorers pushing the boundaries of geographical knowledge during a pivotal era of scientific discovery. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330468098_0
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