Journal of a Third Voyage for the Discovery of a Northwest Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific

Performed in the Years 1824–25, in His Majesty's ships Hecla and Fury, 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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In May 1824, the British explorer William Edward Parry (1790–1855) took to the seas on his third attempt to discover the North-West Passage, the legendary route to the Pacific along the northern coast of North America. It was a perilous voyage that he abandoned after the wreck of his ship, the Fury; however, during it he made some pioneering discoveries about the route's climate, meteorology, wildlife and nautical conditions, which influenced his successors and remain of interest to scientists and seafarers today. In these fascinating memoirs, first published in 1826, Parry documents his journey, revealing the difficulties he encountered and the phenomena he observed. Through extensive illustrations and vivid descriptions, he recalls the tumultuous weather and treacherous terrain that characterised - and finally defeated - the expedition, and expresses his gratitude to his fellow voyagers, for their bravery and determination in adversity, and their united efforts to save the doomed vessel.

Release date NZ

May 12th, 2011

Author

William Edward Parry

Audience

Professional & Vocational

Illustrations

7 Plates, black and white; 4 Maps; 3 Halftones, unspecified

Pages

402

Series

Cambridge Library Collection - Polar Exploration

Dimensions

210x297x21

ISBN-13

9781108030984

Product ID

10402645

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