Description: This book chronicles a daring voyage of exploration to the South Pole in the early 19th century. Setting sail from England, the author and his crew brave treacherous seas and encounter breathtaking natural phenomena as they push further south than any known expedition before them. Their journey unfolds against the backdrop of earlier attempts to chart the southernmost reaches of the globe, including the famed expeditions of Captain Cook. The author meticulously records his observations, grappling with the mysteries of the compass and the challenges of navigating through dense fog and ice-strewn waters. The narrative offers not only a gripping account of maritime adventure but also profound reflections on the nature of scientific inquiry and the awe-inspiring beauty of the polar landscape. Ultimately, the author's insights challenge contemporary understanding of the southern polar region and pave the way for future discoveries. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
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Book Title: Voyage Towards the South Pole, Performed in the Years 1822-24 : Containing an Examination of the Antartic Sea, to the Seventy-Fourth Degree of Latitude; and a Visit Toward to Tierra Del Fuego, with a Particular Account of the Inhabitants, to Which Is Add
Number of Pages: 310 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Item Height: 0.7 in
Topic: Historical Geography, General
Publication Year: 2015
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Travel, Biography & Autobiography, History
Item Weight: 14.7 Oz
Author: James Weddell
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
