My Father - William Scoresby - Bog

My Father: Being Records Of The Adventurous Life Of The Late William Scoresby (1851) is a book written by William Scoresby, the son of the late William Scoresby. The book is a memoir that chronicles the adventurous life of the elder Scoresby, who was a renowned Arctic explorer, whaling captain, and scientist in the 18th and 19th centuries. The younger Scoresby provides a detailed account of his father's life, including his early years in Whitby, England, his voyages to the Arctic and other parts of the world, and his contributions to science and exploration. The book also includes personal anecdotes and reflections on the elder Scoresby's character and legacy. Overall, My Father is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Arctic exploration, whaling, and scientific discovery.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.