Journals Of The First, Second, And Third Voyages V5 - William Edward Parry - Bog

""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 compilation of the journals and accounts of three voyages that were undertaken in the early 19th century to discover a northwest passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific. The expeditions were led by Parry, who was a British naval officer and explorer.The book is divided into three parts, each chronicling one of the three voyages. The first voyage, which took place in 1819-1820, was conducted aboard the HMS Hecla and the HMS Griper. The second voyage, which took place in 1821-1823, was conducted aboard the HMS Fury and the HMS Hecla. The third voyage, which took place in 1824-1825, was conducted aboard the HMS Hecla and the HMS Fury.The book provides a detailed account of the challenges faced by the explorers during their journeys, including harsh weather conditions, treacherous ice, and encounters with indigenous peoples. It also includes observations on the flora and fauna of the regions explored, as well as descriptions of the landscapes and geographical features encountered.Overall, ""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V5: For the Discovery of a Northwest Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific, in 1819-1825 (1828)"" is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the early exploration of the Arctic regions and the quest for a northwest passage.In Five Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a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.