Cruise of the 'alert', 4 Years in Patagonian, Polynesian, and Mascarene Waters, 1878-82 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781020355561)

The cruise of the Alert was a four-year journey through some of the most remote and exotic waters of the world. In this book, F. Ill North and R.W. Coppinger provide a detailed account of their adventures, including encounters with natives, shipwrecks, and close encounters with whales and sharks. This is a must-read for anyone who loves maritime history and adventure.

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