Bøger af Peter Corney

Voyages In The Northern Pacific: Narrative Of Several Trading Voyages From 1813-1818 is a historical book written by Peter Corney. The book is a detailed account of several trading voyages that took place in the Northern Pacific region between the years 1813 and 1818. The author, Peter Corney, was a sailor and trader who participated in these voyages and provides firsthand accounts of the experiences he had during his travels.The book is divided into several chapters, each detailing a different voyage that Corney participated in. The author provides vivid descriptions of the places he visited, the people he met, and the goods that were traded during these voyages. He also offers insights into the challenges and dangers that sailors faced during these times, including shipwrecks, storms, and encounters with hostile tribes.Throughout the book, Corney provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of trade and commerce in the early 19th century. He describes the various goods that were traded, including furs, timber, and ivory, and provides insights into the economic and political factors that drove these trades. He also offers insights into the cultural and social customs of the people he encountered during his travels, providing readers with a rich understanding of the diverse cultures that existed in the Northern Pacific region during this time.Overall, Voyages In The Northern Pacific: Narrative Of Several Trading Voyages From 1813-1818 is a fascinating historical account that provides readers with a detailed and engaging look at life and trade in the early 19th century. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in maritime history, trade, or the cultural and social customs of the Northern Pacific region.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.

Voyages in the Northern Pacific - Narrative of Several Trading Voyages from 1813 to 1818, is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1896.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

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