Through The First Antarctic Night, 1898-1899: A Narrative Of The Voyage Of The Belgica Among Newly Discovered Lands And Over An Unknown Sea About The (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163640548)

Through The First Antarctic Night, 1898-1899 is a book written by Frederick A. Cook, detailing his experiences during the first ever Antarctic expedition that lasted for an entire year. The book provides a narrative of the voyage of the Belgica, a ship that sailed through newly discovered lands and over an unknown sea about the South Pole. Cook describes the harsh conditions and challenges that the crew faced during their journey, including extreme cold, isolation, and the dangers of navigating through uncharted waters. The book also includes vivid descriptions of the landscapes and wildlife that the crew encountered, such as penguins, seals, and whales. Through The First Antarctic Night, 1898-1899 is a fascinating account of one of the most significant expeditions in the history of Antarctic exploration, and provides a valuable insight into the challenges and triumphs of early polar exploration.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: Frederick A. Cook
ISBN-10: 1163640549
ISBN-13: 9781163640548
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 652
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.89lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.31d