Memoirs Of Lieutenant Joseph Rene Bellot: With His Journal Of A Voyage In The Polar Seas, In Search Of Sir John Franklin V2 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163294758)

Memoirs Of Lieutenant Joseph Rene Bellot: With His Journal Of A Voyage In The Polar Seas, In Search Of Sir John Franklin V2 is a historical book written by Joseph Rene Bellot, a French naval officer who participated in the search for Sir John Franklin's lost expedition in the Arctic. The book is a comprehensive account of Bellot's experiences during his journey to the polar seas, including his observations of the natural environment, the local Inuit people, and the challenges of navigating through the treacherous ice-filled waters. In addition to Bellot's personal journal entries, the book also includes his memoirs, which provide insight into his background, training, and motivation for joining the expedition. Bellot's writing style is engaging and descriptive, and he provides vivid details of the harsh conditions and dangers that he and his fellow crew members faced during their voyage. The book also offers a glimpse into the historical context of the search for Franklin's lost expedition, which was a major event in the mid-19th century. It sheds light on the political and social factors that drove the search, as well as the scientific and technological advancements that were made during this period. Overall, Memoirs Of Lieutenant Joseph Rene Bellot: With His Journal Of A Voyage In The Polar Seas, In Search Of Sir John Franklin V2 is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in Arctic exploration, naval history, or the search for lost expeditions.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: Joseph Rene Bellot
ISBN-10: 1163294756
ISBN-13: 9781163294758
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 408
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.84d