Nordenskiolds Voyage Round Asia And Europe: A Popular Account Of The Northeast Passage Of The Vega, 1878-1880 (1882)

By Andreas Peter Hovgaard and Hans Lien Braekstad

Nordenskiold's Voyage Round Asia and Europe: A Popular Account of the Northeast Passage of the Vega, 1878-1880 is a historical non-fiction book written by Andreas Peter Hovgaard. The book provides a detailed account of the journey of the Vega, a Swedish vessel, as it navigated through the Northeast Passage, a sea route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans via the Arctic Ocean. The book covers the period from 1878 to 1880, during which the Vega, commanded by Swedish explorer Adolf Erik Nordenskiold, embarked on a perilous journey through the treacherous Arctic waters. The book describes the challenges and dangers faced by the crew, including harsh weather conditions, icebergs, and encounters with polar bears.Hovgaard's book provides a popular account of the voyage, making it accessible to a wide audience. The book is richly illustrated with maps, photographs, and sketches, which help to bring the journey to life. The author also includes detailed descriptions of the people, cultures, and landscapes encountered along the way, making the book a fascinating exploration of the Arctic region.Overall, Nordenskiold's Voyage Round Asia and Europe is a compelling and informative account of a historic voyage through one of the world's most challenging sea routes. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Arctic exploration, maritime history, or adventure travel.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: 116632415X
• ISBN13: 9781166324155
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 406 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"