A chronological history of voyages into the Arctic regions undertaken chiefly for the purpose of discovering a north-east, north-west, or polar passage between the Atlantic and Pacific. This book, "A chronological history of voyages into the Arctic regions", by Sir John Barrow, is a replication of a book originally published before 1818. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible.
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A chronological history of voyages into the Arctic regions undertaken chiefly for the purpose of discovering a north-east, north-west, or polar passage between the Atlantic and Pacific. This book, "A chronological history of voyages into the Arctic regions", by Sir John Barrow, is a replication of a book originally published before 1818. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible.
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Add this copy of A Chronological History of Voyages Into the Arctic to cart. $12.48, fair condition, Sold by Polar Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Llandudno, LL301DW, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1971 by David & Charles Reprints.
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Fair Condition in Fair jacket. 1971 reprint with a new Introduction by Christopher Lloyd; 379 pages, 48 page appendix and 4 maps including 1 large fold-out map. Original covers in dust jacket. DAMP DAMAGE-Wrinkling to all pages. Covers and dust jacket wrinkled, stained. Sold as READING COPY ONLY. Barrow's collected accounts of all the voyages and discoveries made in the Arctic and the history of different relentless quests up to 1818, beginning with the Viking discovery of Vinland. The history of the exploration of the north, from ancient times to the explorations of John Ross and David Buchan at the time of original publication (1818), in search of a quick passage from the north Atlantic to the Pacific. Contents: 1) Discoveries in the North, from the Early Periods of Scandinavian Navigation to the end of the Fifteenth Century; 2) Discoveries made in the North during the Sixteenth Century; 3) Voyages and Discoveries in the Northern Regions during the Seventeenth Century; 4) Discoveries in the Northern Regions during the Eighteenth Century; 5) Voyages of Northern Discovery Undertaken in the Early Part of the Nineteenth Century. Appendicies include: i) Mr. Buchan's Expedition into the Interior of Newfoundland; ii) A Relation of the Discovery of the Strait of Anian; made by Capt. Lorenzo Ferrer Maldonado, in the Year 1588; in which is given the Course of the Voyage, the Situation of the Strait, the Manner in which it ought to be fortified, and also, the Advantages of this Navigation and the Loss which will arise from not prosecuting it. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Arctic & Antarctic; ISBN: 0715349511. ISBN/EAN: 9780715349519. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1824.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading.
Add this copy of A Chronological History of Voyages Into the Arctic to cart. $16.50, very good condition, Sold by Polar Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Llandudno, LL301DW, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1971 by David & Charles Reprints.
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Very Good Condition in Good jacket. 1971 reprint with a new Introduction by Christopher Lloyd; 379 pages, 48 page appendix and 4 maps including 1 large fold-out map. Original covers in unclipped dust jacket. Dust jacket wrinkled, covers slightly faded on edges, Contents bright and clean. Barrow collected accounts of all the voyages and discoveries made in the Arctic and the history of different relentless quests up to 1818, beginning with the Viking discovery of Vinland. A reprinted version of John Barrow's account (originally published in 1818) of the history of the exploration of the north, from ancient times to the explorations of John Ross and David Buchan at the time of original publication, in search of a quick passage from the north Atlantic to the Pacific. Contents: 1) Discoveries in the North, from the Early Periods of Scandinavian Navigation to the end of the Fifteenth Century; 2) Discoveries made in the North during the Sixteenth Century; 3) Voyages and Discoveries in the Northern Regions during the Seventeenth Century; 4) Discoveries in the Northern Regions during the Eighteenth Century; 5) Voyages of Northern Discovery Undertaken in the Early Part of the Nineteenth Century. Appendices include: i) Mr. Buchan's Expedition into the Interior of Newfoundland; ii) A Relation of the Discovery of the Strait of Anian; made by Capt. Lorenzo Ferrer Maldonado, in the Year 1588; in which is given the Course of the Voyage, the Situation of the Strait, the Manner in which it ought to be fortified, and also, the Advantages of this Navigation and the Loss which will arise from not prosecuting it. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Arctic & Antarctic; Exploration. ISBN: 0715349511. ISBN/EAN: 9780715349519. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1823.
Add this copy of A Chronological History of Voyages Into the Arctic to cart. $30.70, like new condition, Sold by Arapiles Mountain Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Castlemaine, VIC, AUSTRALIA, published 1971 by David & Charles.
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F in F jacket. F/F. 8vo. original blue cloth gilt (edges a trifle flecked) in dustwrapper (price-clipped); pp. x, 380 (last blank), 48 (Appendix), with folding map & illustrations. A fine copy.
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