A Chronological History of Voyages into the Arctic Regions by John Barrow

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A Chronological History of Voyages into the Arctic Regions by John Barrow

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Part of Cambridge Library Collection - Polar Exploration series

Summary

In 1818 the diplomat Sir John Barrow (1764–1848) published this history of Arctic exploration from the Viking period to the early nineteenth century. Quoting from eye-witness accounts, Barrow describes the landscape, fauna and climate, the explorers' battle against extreme cold, disease and starvation, and their encounters with the Inuit.

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A Chronological History of Voyages into the Arctic Regions by John Barrow

In 1818 the diplomat Sir John Barrow (1764-1848) published this history of Arctic exploration from the Viking period to the early nineteenth century. Quoting from eye-witness accounts, Barrow describes the landscape, fauna and climate, the explorers' battle against extreme cold, disease and starvation, and their encounters with the Inuit.

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ISBN 13 9781108030830
ISBN 10 1108030831
Title A Chronological History of Voyages into the Arctic Regions
Author John Barrow
Series Cambridge Library Collection - Polar Exploration
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Year published 2011-05-09
Number of pages 450
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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