Elisha Kent Kane Bücher

Der Nachdruck von 1930 bietet einen faszinierenden Einblick in die damalige Zeit und behandelt Themen, die auch heute noch relevant sind. Die Leser können sich auf eine authentische Darstellung der gesellschaftlichen Verhältnisse und Herausforderungen freuen, die das Leben der Menschen prägten. Die Sprache und der Stil des Originals verleihen dem Werk einen besonderen Charme und laden dazu ein, die Gedanken und Perspektiven vergangener Generationen nachzuvollziehen. Ein wertvolles Stück Literaturgeschichte, das nostalgische und zeitlose Elemente vereint.

Die Erlebnisse von Dr. Elisha Kent Kane während der zweiten Grinnell-Expedition zur Suche nach Sir John Franklin stehen im Mittelpunkt dieses Buches. In den Jahren 1853 bis 1855 erkundete Kane die arktischen Regionen und dokumentierte seine Entdeckungen und Herausforderungen. Der Nachdruck der Originalausgabe von 1867 bietet Einblicke in die damaligen geografischen und klimatischen Bedingungen sowie die Motive und den Mut der Expeditionsteilnehmer. Historische Karten und Illustrationen ergänzen die fesselnde Schilderung der arktischen Abenteuer.

Unveränderter Nachdruck der Originalausgabe von 1874.

The two-volume work details the second Grinnell expedition from 1853 to 1855, which aimed to locate the missing Sir John Franklin. It provides an in-depth account of the challenges faced by the explorers, including harsh Arctic conditions and encounters with indigenous peoples. The narrative blends adventure with scientific observations, offering insights into the era's exploration efforts and the relentless pursuit of knowledge in uncharted territories.

The narrative recounts Dr. Elisha Kane's experiences during the first Grinnell expedition, detailing the challenges faced during an icebound winter in the polar regions. Published in 1853, it offers a firsthand perspective on survival in extreme conditions, the dynamics of the expedition team, and the scientific observations made in the harsh Arctic environment. Kane's account provides valuable insights into both the physical and psychological trials encountered during this historic journey.

The two-volume work details the second Grinnell expedition, which took place from 1853 to 1855, aimed at uncovering the fate of Sir John Franklin. It provides a comprehensive account of the challenges faced by the explorers, their discoveries in the Arctic, and insights into the region's geography and wildlife. Through meticulous documentation, the narrative captures the spirit of exploration during the mid-19th century, highlighting both the triumphs and tribulations of the expedition.

Excerpt from Arctic Explorations, Vol. 1: The Second Grinnell Expedition, in Search of Sir John Franklin, 1853, '54, '55 All hands counted, we were seventeen at the time Of sailing. Another joined us a few days afterward. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.