Bøger af William Edward Parry

In May 1824, the British explorer William Edward Parry (1790-1855) took to the seas on his third attempt to discover the North-West Passage, the legendary route to the Pacific along the northern coast of North America. It was a perilous voyage that he abandoned after the wreck of his ship, the Fury; however, during it he made some pioneering discoveries about the route's climate, meteorology, wildlife and nautical conditions, which influenced his successors and remain of interest to scientists and seafarers today. In these fascinating memoirs, first published in 1826, Parry documents his journey, revealing the difficulties he encountered and the phenomena he observed. Through extensive illustrations and vivid descriptions, he recalls the tumultuous weather and treacherous terrain that characterised - and finally defeated - the expedition, and expresses his gratitude to his fellow voyagers, for their bravery and determination in adversity, and their united efforts to save the doomed vessel.

Journals of the First, Second, and Third Voyages V5: For the Discovery of a Northwest Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific, in 1819-1825 (1828) is a historical book written by William Edward Parry. The book is a detailed account of the three voyages undertaken by Parry and his team in search of a Northwest Passage. The book is divided into three sections, each covering a different voyage. The first voyage took place in 1819, the second in 1821, and the third in 1824. The book includes descriptions of the ships used, the crew members, the weather conditions, and the various obstacles encountered during the voyages. It also includes detailed maps and illustrations of the areas explored. Parry's journals provide a unique insight into the challenges faced by early explorers and the harsh conditions they had to endure. The book is an important historical document, shedding light on the early exploration of the Arctic region and the search for a Northwest Passage. It is a valuable resource for historians, geographers, and anyone interested in the history of exploration.In Five Volumes.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.

Voyage vers le pôle Arctique dans la baie de Baffin, fait en 1818, par les vaisseaux de sa Majesté L'Isabelle et l'Alexandre commandés par le capitaine Ross et le lieutenant Pany, pour vérifier s'il existe un passage au Nord-Ouest de l'Océan Atlantique dans la mer Pacifique...Date de l'édition originale: 1819Le présent ouvrage s'inscrit dans une politique de conservation patrimoniale des ouvrages de la littérature Française mise en place avec la BNF.HACHETTE LIVRE et la BNF proposent ainsi un catalogue de titres indisponibles, la BNF ayant numérisé ces oeuvres et HACHETTE LIVRE les imprimant à la demande.Certains de ces ouvrages reflètent des courants de pensée caractéristiques de leur époque, mais qui seraient aujourd'hui jugés condamnables.Ils n'en appartiennent pas moins à l'histoire des idées en France et sont susceptibles de présenter un intérêt scientifique ou historique.Le sens de notre démarche éditoriale consiste ainsi à permettre l'accès à ces oeuvres sans pour autant que nous en cautionnions en aucune façon le contenu.Pour plus d'informations, rendez-vous sur www.hachettebnf.fr