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Three Voyages for the Discovery of a Northwest Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and Narrati (Large Print Edition)

Parry, William Edward

History

BiblioLife

Three Voyages for the Discovery of a Northwest Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and Narrati

Journal of a second voyage for the discovery of a north-west passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific;: Performed in the years 1821-22-23, in His ... R.N., F.R.S., and commander of the expedition

Americas

Greenwood Press

In May 1824, the British explorer William Edward Parry (1790-1855) took to the seas on his third attempt to discover the North-West Passage, the legendary route to the Pacific along the northern coast of North America. It was a perilous voyage that he abandoned after the wreck of his ship, the Fury; however, during it he made some pioneering discoveries about the route's climate, meteorology, wildlife and nautical conditions, which influenced his successors and remain of interest to scientists and seafarers today. In these fascinating memoirs, first published in 1826, Parry documents his journey, revealing the difficulties he encountered and the phenomena he observed. Through extensive illustrations and vivid descriptions, he recalls the tumultuous weather and treacherous terrain that characterised - and finally defeated - the expedition, and expresses his gratitude to his fellow voyagers, for their bravery and determination in adversity, and their united efforts to save the doomed vessel.

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Travel

Cambridge University Press

After joining the Navy at thirteen, William Edward Parry (1790-1855) spent three years protecting the whale fisheries of Spitzbergen. He was later appointed to several Arctic expeditions. Although his first voyage in search of the North-West Passage ended without success in 1819, it provided valuable scientific data and experience. The expedition of 1821-3 was longer, with two winters spent on the ice, but also ended without success. Parry's account of that second voyage, first published in 1824, provides insights into the early days of Arctic exploration and the character of one of its pioneers, noted for his care for his men, his precision in navigation and scientific observations, and his ability to quickly find solutions to difficult problems. The book also includes descriptions of the 'Esquimaux' encountered by the explorers, and their communities as well as a vocabulary of their language.

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Biographies & Memoirs

Journal of a Voyage for the Discovery of a North-West Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific: Performed in the Years 1819–20 ... under the Orders of ... Library Collection - Polar Exploration)

Journals Of The First, Second, And Third Voyages V5: For The Discovery Of A Northwest Passage From The Atlantic To The Pacific, In 1819-1825 (1828)

Literature & Fiction

Essays & Correspondence

Kessinger Publishing, LLC

Thoughts On the Parental Character of God

Nabu Press

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