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Voyage Of His Majesty's Ship Rosamond To Newfoundland: And The Southern Coast Of Labrador (1818)

Voyage Of His Majesty's Ship Rosamond To Newfoundland: And The Southern Coast Of Labrador (1818)

Chappell, Edward

Hardcover

Travel WritingFiction AnthologiesGeneral Military History

ISBN10: 1104567563
ISBN13: 9781104567569
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 10 2009
Pages: 312
Weight: 1.38
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Voyage Of His Majesty�������s Ship Rosamond To Newfoundland: And The Southern Coast Of Labrador is a historical account of a naval expedition undertaken by the British ship Rosamond in 1818. The book was written by Edward Chappell, who served as the ship's surgeon during the voyage. The book begins with a brief history of Newfoundland and Labrador, including their discovery by European explorers and their subsequent colonization by the French and British. It then goes on to describe the voyage itself, which took place over the course of several months. Chappell provides a detailed account of the ship's journey, including its encounters with various indigenous peoples, such as the Inuit and the Beothuk. He also describes the natural environment of the region, including its flora and fauna, as well as the weather conditions that the crew faced. In addition to its historical and scientific value, the book also provides insight into the daily life of sailors during the early 19th century. Chappell describes the ship's routines, the food that was served, and the various tasks that the crew had to perform. Overall, Voyage Of His Majesty�������s Ship Rosamond To Newfoundland: And The Southern Coast Of Labrador is a fascinating and informative account of a significant naval expedition. It offers valuable insights into the history, geography, and culture of the region, as well as the experiences of the sailors who undertook this challenging journey.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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