The Cruise Of The Corwin - John Muir - Bog

""The Cruise of the Corwin: Journal of the Arctic Expedition of 1881 in Search of De Long and the Jeannette"" is a non-fiction book written by John Muir. The book chronicles Muir's experiences during a voyage aboard the USS Corwin in the Arctic region in 1881. The expedition was launched in search of George Washington De Long and the crew of the USS Jeannette, who had become stranded in the Arctic after their ship was crushed by ice. Muir's journal entries provide a vivid and detailed account of the harsh conditions and extreme weather that the expedition faced during their journey. He also describes the unique flora and fauna of the Arctic, as well as the indigenous people that the expedition encountered along the way. Muir's writing style is engaging and poetic, and his passion for nature and conservation shines through in his observations and reflections. Overall, ""The Cruise of the Corwin"" is a fascinating and informative account of a little-known chapter in Arctic exploration, and a must-read for anyone interested in the natural world and the history of exploration.""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.