Narrative of an Attempt to Reach the North Pole - In Boats Fitted for Purpose, Attached to His Majesty s Ship Hecla,

A first-hand account, published in 1828, of one of the earliest attempts to reach the North Pole.

List of contents

Introduction; Official instructions; Explanation of technical terms; The narrative; Appendices.

Summary

A leading Arctic navigator, William Edward Parry (1790–1855) set out to reach the North Pole in 1826. Using sledge-boats, his expedition attained a record latitude that stood for nearly fifty years. This illustrated account, published in 1828, offers insights into the nature of Arctic travel, exploration and survival.

Product details

• Authors: Sir William Edward Parry, William Edward Parry
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.04.2014
• EAN: 9781108070775
• ISBN: 978-1-108-07077-5
• No. of pages: 272
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Polar Exploration
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; HISTORY / Historical Geography, Historical Geography