The Three Voyages Of William Barents To The Arctic Regions, 1594-96 (1876) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165164080)

The Three Voyages of William Barents to the Arctic Regions, 1594-96 is a historical book written in 1876 by Gerrit de Veer. The book chronicles the expeditions of William Barents, a Dutch navigator and explorer, to the Arctic regions during the years 1594-1596. The book is a detailed account of Barents' three voyages, which were undertaken in search of a Northeast Passage to Asia. The book describes the harsh conditions that Barents and his crew faced during their expeditions, including treacherous ice floes, freezing temperatures, and dangerous wildlife. It also provides a detailed account of the geography, wildlife, and indigenous peoples of the Arctic regions that Barents explored. The Three Voyages of William Barents to the Arctic Regions, 1594-96 is an important historical document that sheds light on the early exploration of the Arctic and the challenges faced by early explorers. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of exploration or the Arctic regions.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: Gerrit De Veer
ISBN-10: 1165164086
ISBN-13: 9781165164080
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 490
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.43lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.99d