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An Account of the Arctic Regions: With a History and Description of the Northern Whale-Fishery - Cambridge Library Collection - Polar Exploration
William Scoresby
An Account of the Arctic Regions: With a History and Description of the Northern Whale-Fishery - Cambridge Library Collection - Polar Exploration
William Scoresby
Published in 1820, this two-volume guide to the Arctic was written by distinguished scientist and explorer William Scoresby (1789–1857). Volume 1 is a geographical survey of the region and includes information on ice conditions, weather, zoology, and the question of a northern passage between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.
670 pages, 1 b/w illus. 3 tables
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | November 3, 2011 |
ISBN13 | 9781108037785 |
Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 670 |
Dimensions | 217 × 143 × 40 mm · 856 g |
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