A Voyage Round The World: In The Years 1803-06: Performed, By Order Of His Imperial Majesty Alexander The First, Emperor Of Russia, In The Ship (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169788213)

""A Voyage Round The World: In The Years 1803-06: Performed, By Order Of His Imperial Majesty Alexander The First, Emperor Of Russia, In The Ship Neva"" is a historical account of a voyage undertaken by the Russian ship Neva in the early 19th century. The book was written by Ivan Fedorovich Lisiansky, a Russian naval officer who was part of the expedition. The voyage was ordered by the Russian Emperor Alexander I and was intended to explore and map new territories, establish diplomatic relations with other countries, and expand Russia's trade and influence.The book provides a detailed and fascinating account of the voyage, which lasted for three years and took the ship and its crew around the world. The voyage began in Russia and took the ship to various locations in the Pacific, including Hawaii, Alaska, and Japan. The crew encountered many challenges and obstacles along the way, including harsh weather conditions, hostile natives, and dangerous sea creatures.Lisiansky's account of the voyage is rich in detail and provides a unique perspective on the history of the time. The book includes descriptions of the places visited, the people encountered, and the customs and traditions of the various cultures encountered on the voyage. It also includes detailed maps and illustrations that help to bring the journey to life.Overall, ""A Voyage Round The World: In The Years 1803-06: Performed, By Order Of His Imperial Majesty Alexander The First, Emperor Of Russia, In The Ship Neva"" is a fascinating and informative historical account that provides a unique insight into the early 19th-century world and the challenges faced by those who ventured out to explore it.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Urey Lisiansky
ISBN-10: 1169788211
ISBN-13: 9781169788213
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 430
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.81lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.94d