My Father: Being Records Of The Adventurous Life Of The Late William Scoresby (1851) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781437217308)

My Father: Being Records Of The Adventurous Life Of The Late William Scoresby (1851) is a memoir written by William Scoresby about his father's life. William Scoresby Sr. was an English explorer, whaler, and scientist who lived from 1789 to 1857. The book provides a detailed account of his many adventures, including his expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic regions, his encounters with native peoples, and his scientific observations of the natural world. The memoir also includes personal anecdotes and stories that offer insight into William Scoresby Sr.'s character and personality. The book is a fascinating look at the life of a remarkable man who lived during a time of great exploration and discovery. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration, science, and adventure.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: William Scoresby
ISBN-10: 1437217303
ISBN-13: 9781437217308
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/27/2008
Pages: 244
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.16lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d