A Voyage To Spitzbergen: Containing An Account Of That Country, Of The Zoology Of The North, Of The Shetland Isles, And Of The Whale Fishery (1818)

By John Laing

Book Overview

""A Voyage to Spitzbergen"" is a travelogue written by John Laing in 1818. The book provides a detailed account of his journey to Spitzbergen, an archipelago located in the Arctic Ocean, and includes descriptions of the geography, climate, and natural history of the region. Laing also writes about the indigenous animal species, such as polar bears and walruses, and their behavior in their natural habitat. Additionally, he provides insights into the Shetland Isles, which he visited on his way to Spitzbergen, and discusses the whale fishery industry. The book is a fascinating glimpse into the early 19th-century exploration of the Arctic and the natural world.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: 1436757541
• ISBN13: 9781436757546
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"