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The Discovery Of The Northwest Passage, 1850-1854 (1857)

The Discovery Of The Northwest Passage, 1850-1854 (1857)

McClure, Robert John Le Mesurier
Osborn, Sherard
Cresswell, S. Gurney

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ISBN10: 1165240076
ISBN13: 9781165240074
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 504
Weight: 2.00
Height: 1.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Discovery of the Northwest Passage, 1850-1854 is a book written by Robert John Le Mesurier McClure, first published in 1857. The book recounts McClure's expedition to find the elusive Northwest Passage, a sea route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through the Arctic. McClure's journey began in 1850, when he set sail from England with the HMS Investigator. He and his crew spent four years navigating through treacherous Arctic waters, enduring harsh weather conditions and facing numerous obstacles along the way. Despite these challenges, McClure and his crew were able to successfully navigate through the Northwest Passage, becoming the first to do so from the west. The book provides a detailed account of their journey, including descriptions of the landscapes, wildlife, and native peoples they encountered along the way. In addition to its historical significance, The Discovery of the Northwest Passage, 1850-1854 is also an important work of literature, offering readers a firsthand account of one of the most challenging expeditions of the 19th century. It remains a popular read among those interested in Arctic exploration and the history of navigation.From The Logs And Journals Of Captain Robert Le M. McClure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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