A Collection Of Documents On Spitzbergen And Greenland (1855)

By Friedrich Martens, Adam White, Isaac de La Peyrere

Book Overview

A Collection of Documents on Spitzbergen and Greenland is a historical book written by Friedrich Martens and originally published in 1855. The book is a compilation of various documents, including letters, journals, and reports, that provide insight into the exploration and colonization of Spitzbergen and Greenland during the 16th and 17th centuries.The book is divided into two main sections, with the first section focusing on Spitzbergen and the second section focusing on Greenland. The documents in the book cover a wide range of topics, including the geography and climate of the regions, the flora and fauna, the indigenous people, and the various expeditions and voyages that were undertaken to explore and colonize these areas.Some of the notable documents in the book include a letter from Dutch explorer Willem Barentsz describing his 1596 expedition to Spitzbergen, a report from English explorer John Davis on his 1585 voyage to Greenland, and a journal from Danish explorer Vitus Bering detailing his 1728 expedition to the Arctic.Overall, A Collection of Documents on Spitzbergen and Greenland is a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in the exploration and colonization of the Arctic regions.With Contributions Also By Edward Pellham. Comprising A Translation From Friedrich Marten�������s Voyage To Spitzbergen. A Translation From Isaac De La Peyrere�������s Histoire Du Groenland. And God�������s Power And Providence In The Preservation Of Eight Men In Greenland Nine Months And Twelve Days.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436721016
• ISBN13: 9781436721011
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.5" x 9.3"