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A Voyage To Spitzbergen: Containing An Account Of That Country, Of The Zoology Of The North, Of The Shetland Isles, And Of The Whale Fishery (1818)

A Voyage To Spitzbergen: Containing An Account Of That Country, Of The Zoology Of The North, Of The Shetland Isles, And Of The Whale Fishery (1818)

Laing, John

Hardcover

Travel General20th Century United States HistoryEnvironmental Studies

ISBN10: 1436910609
ISBN13: 9781436910606
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Aug 18 2008
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Voyage To Spitzbergen is a historical book written by John Laing and published in 1818. The book is a detailed account of the author's journey to Spitzbergen, an archipelago located in the Arctic Ocean. Laing provides a comprehensive description of the geography, climate, and natural history of Spitzbergen. He also writes about the local people, their customs, and way of life.The book also includes a detailed account of the zoology of the North, including descriptions of the various species of animals that inhabit the region. Laing also writes about the Shetland Isles, which he visited on his way to Spitzbergen. The author provides a detailed description of the whale fishery that was prevalent in the region during that time.The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Arctic exploration, as well as those interested in the natural history of the region. It is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both scholars and lay readers. The book is accompanied by numerous illustrations and maps, which help to bring the text to life. Overall, A Voyage To Spitzbergen is a fascinating and informative read, offering a unique glimpse into the Arctic region during the early 19th century.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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