Narrative Of An Expedition To The Polar Sea In The Years 1820-23 (1842)

By Ferdinand Petrovich Wrangel

Book Overview

Narrative Of An Expedition To The Polar Sea In The Years 1820-23 is a book written by Ferdinand Petrovich Wrangel. The book is a detailed account of Wrangel's expedition to the Arctic region between the years 1820 and 1823. Wrangel was a Russian naval officer who led the expedition to explore the Arctic region and expand Russia's territory in the area. The book is divided into several chapters that provide a comprehensive overview of the expedition. Wrangel describes the challenges and difficulties faced by the expedition team, including the harsh weather conditions, the treacherous terrain, and the lack of resources. He also describes the various discoveries made during the expedition, including new islands, animal species, and geological formations. The book also includes detailed maps and illustrations of the Arctic region, which provide readers with a better understanding of the area. Wrangel's writing style is clear and concise, making the book easy to read and understand. He provides a fascinating insight into the life of an Arctic explorer and the challenges they faced. Overall, Narrative Of An Expedition To The Polar Sea In The Years 1820-23 is a must-read for anyone interested in Arctic exploration, Russian history, or the natural world. It is a well-written and informative book that provides a unique perspective on the Arctic region and the people who explored it.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437238300
• ISBN13: 9781437238303
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 1.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"