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The Gate Of The Pacific (1863)

The Gate Of The Pacific (1863)

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesRegional: Pacific NorthwestWest

ISBN10: 1165697866
ISBN13: 9781165697861
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 504
Weight: 1.47
Height: 1.01 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Gate of the Pacific is a historical account of the early exploration and colonization of the Pacific Ocean by European nations, written by Bedford Pim and published in 1863. The book details the voyages of famous explorers such as Magellan, Cook, and Vancouver, as well as lesser-known figures who played important roles in the development of the Pacific region. Pim also covers the political and economic factors that shaped European involvement in the Pacific, including the competition between nations for resources and territory. The book is notable for its vivid descriptions of the Pacific landscape and its inhabitants, as well as its insights into the cultural clashes that occurred between Europeans and indigenous peoples. Overall, The Gate of the Pacific is a comprehensive and engaging history of one of the world's most important bodies of water, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of exploration and colonization.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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