The Discovery of the Northwest Passage, 1850-1854 is a historical book written by Robert John Le Mesurier McClure. The book chronicles the journey of McClure and his crew aboard the HMS Investigator as they attempted to find the elusive Northwest Passage in the Arctic region. The book is based on McClure s personal journals and recounts the challenges and dangers encountered during the expedition, including harsh weather conditions, treacherous ice floes, and encounters with indigenous people. The book also provides ...
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The Discovery of the Northwest Passage, 1850-1854 is a historical book written by Robert John Le Mesurier McClure. The book chronicles the journey of McClure and his crew aboard the HMS Investigator as they attempted to find the elusive Northwest Passage in the Arctic region. The book is based on McClure s personal journals and recounts the challenges and dangers encountered during the expedition, including harsh weather conditions, treacherous ice floes, and encounters with indigenous people. The book also provides insight into the political and economic motivations behind the search for the Northwest Passage, and the impact of the expedition on the British Empire. First published in 1857, The Discovery of the Northwest Passage, 1850-1854 remains an important historical document and a fascinating account of one of the most significant Arctic expeditions of the 19th century.From The Logs And Journals Of Captain Robert Le M. McClure.This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.
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