Narrative Of A Voyage To Hudson's Bay In His Majesty's Ship Rosamond

By Edward Chappell

Book Overview

""Narrative of a Voyage to Hudson's Bay in His Majesty's Ship Rosamond"" is a historical account written by Edward Chappell, chronicling his experiences during a voyage to Hudson's Bay in the late 18th century. The book details the journey of the ship Rosamond and its crew, as they set sail from England to explore the Canadian Arctic and establish trade with the indigenous people of the region. Chappell's narrative provides a vivid description of the harsh conditions and challenges faced by the crew during their voyage, including encounters with dangerous icebergs and severe weather conditions. He also provides a detailed account of the interactions between the British sailors and the native Inuit people, shedding light on their customs, traditions, and way of life. The book is a valuable historical document, offering insights into the early exploration of Canada and the complex relationships between European explorers and the indigenous people of the region. It also provides a fascinating glimpse into the daily life of sailors during this time period, highlighting the difficulties and dangers they faced on a regular basis.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: 1163098116
• ISBN13: 9781163098110
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"