Narrative Of An Attempt To Reach The North Pole (1828)

By William Edward Parry

Book Overview

Narrative Of An Attempt To Reach The North Pole (1828) is a book written by William Edward Parry, a British naval officer and Arctic explorer. The book is a detailed account of Parry's expedition to the Arctic region in an attempt to reach the North Pole. It describes the challenges and difficulties faced by the expedition team, including harsh weather conditions, dangerous ice formations, and the constant threat of starvation and scurvy. The book provides a vivid description of the Arctic landscape, the wildlife, and the native Inuit people. It also includes detailed observations of the magnetic field and the aurora borealis. Parry's narrative is a fascinating insight into the early days of Arctic exploration, and the book is regarded as a classic of polar literature. Overall, Narrative Of An Attempt To Reach The North Pole (1828) is an engaging and informative account of a heroic expedition, and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Arctic exploration.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: 1166985881
• ISBN13: 9781166985882
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.3" x 11.0"