Voyage Towards the South Pole: Performed in the Years 1822-24 - Containing an Examination of Antarctic Sea, a Visit to Tierra Del

Klappentext An absorbing account of a dangerous voyage to Tierra del Fuego and the South Shetlands, first published in 1825. Zusammenfassung James Weddell (1787–1834) led several voyages towards the Antarctic. This 1825 publication includes an important early account of the South Shetlands and details of South Atlantic coastal waters. Weddell records encounters with indigenous peoples, fellow mariners, wildlife and icebergs, and pays tribute to the endurance of his crew. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction; 2. Departure of the Jane and Beaufoy from the Downs; 3. Return to the northward; 4. Death of a seaman; 5. Sail from the Falklands; 6. Voyage to Tierra del Fuego; 7. Off Cape Horn; Postscript; Appendix.

Product details

• Authors: James Weddell, Weddell James
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.12.2011
• EAN: 9781108041584
• ISBN: 978-1-108-04158-4
• No. of pages: 316
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Polar Exploration
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; HISTORY / Maritime History & Piracy, HISTORY / Expeditions & Discoveries, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Geographical discovery & exploration, maritime history, Geographical discovery and exploration, Polar regions, Southern Ocean