Narrative Of An Expedition To The Shores Of The Arctic Sea (Illustrated)

Nonfiction, History
Cover of the book Narrative Of An Expedition To The Shores Of The Arctic Sea (Illustrated) by John Rae, BookRix
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: John Rae ISBN: 9783736802872
Publisher: BookRix Publication: April 25, 2014
Imprint: Language: English
Author: John Rae
ISBN: 9783736802872
Publisher: BookRix
Publication: April 25, 2014
Imprint:
Language: English

In the mid-nineteenth century, the northern coastline of North America was of particular interest to the Hudson's Bay Company as it was believed to hold the key to the elusive North-West Passage, a trade route from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Recruited to lead a team to survey part of this forbidding region, the Scottish explorer John Rae (1813–93) undertook his first expedition during 1846–7. It was remarkable not only for its success, but also because Rae's was the first crew to overwinter in the Arctic. Unlike other Victorian explorers, Rae embraced the culture of the Inuit and learnt to live off the land like them, which enabled him to complete his survey. First published in 1850, this journal relates the details of his journey as well as how he and his men survived the extreme conditions. It remains a valuable document in the history of Arctic exploration.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

In the mid-nineteenth century, the northern coastline of North America was of particular interest to the Hudson's Bay Company as it was believed to hold the key to the elusive North-West Passage, a trade route from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Recruited to lead a team to survey part of this forbidding region, the Scottish explorer John Rae (1813–93) undertook his first expedition during 1846–7. It was remarkable not only for its success, but also because Rae's was the first crew to overwinter in the Arctic. Unlike other Victorian explorers, Rae embraced the culture of the Inuit and learnt to live off the land like them, which enabled him to complete his survey. First published in 1850, this journal relates the details of his journey as well as how he and his men survived the extreme conditions. It remains a valuable document in the history of Arctic exploration.

More books from BookRix

Cover of the book Ein Jahr nur trug sie seinen Namen by John Rae
Cover of the book Rauer Fels und heiße Ware by John Rae
Cover of the book Spin-off zur: Die Shumerer-Saga – Band 1 – Süchtig ♂ ♂ – by John Rae
Cover of the book STAR GATE - DAS ORIGINAL, Band 1: DAS TRANSMITTER-EXPERIMENT by John Rae
Cover of the book The Conjuring - Caiçara Case - Based on a True Story by John Rae
Cover of the book Another Trip To Denny's by John Rae
Cover of the book PASSAHMAHL UND ABENDMAHL by John Rae
Cover of the book Killerfrühling by John Rae
Cover of the book A short story of Life and Death by John Rae
Cover of the book TEUFELSJÄGER 177-178: Bei Sendung Tod by John Rae
Cover of the book Insel der Genüsse by John Rae
Cover of the book The Shimmer Effect by John Rae
Cover of the book 27 Leckere Rohkostrezepte - Band 2 by John Rae
Cover of the book Terra 5500 - Doppelband 2 by John Rae
Cover of the book Angels on the breadline by John Rae
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy