Journal of a Second Voyage for the Discovery of a North-West Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific

Performed in the Years 1821–22–23 ... under the Orders of Captain William Edward Parry

By:

William Edward Parry

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Paperback / softback

Series:

Cambridge Library Collection - Polar Exploration

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After joining the Navy at thirteen, William Edward Parry (1790–1855) spent three years protecting the whale fisheries of Spitzbergen. He was later appointed to several Arctic expeditions. Although his first voyage in search of the North-West Passage ended without success in 1819, it provided valuable scientific data and experience. The expedition of 1821–3 was longer, with two winters spent on the ice, but also ended without success. Parry's account of that second voyage, first published in 1824, provides insights into the early days of Arctic exploration and the character of one of its pioneers, noted for his care for his men, his precision in navigation and scientific observations, and his ability to quickly find solutions to difficult problems. The book also includes descriptions of the 'Esquimaux' encountered by the explorers, and their communities as well as a vocabulary of their language.

Release date NZ

December 1st, 2011

Author

William Edward Parry

Audience

Professional & Vocational

Illustrations

27 Plates, black and white; 13 Maps

Pages

702

Series

Cambridge Library Collection - Polar Exploration

Dimensions

210x297x36

ISBN-13

9781108041348

Product ID

19266534

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