An Autobiographical Memoir Of Sir John Barrow, Bart., Late Of The Admiralty
- Indbinding:
- Hardback
- Sideantal:
- 532
- Udgivet:
- 10. september 2010
- Størrelse:
- 152x229x33 mm.
- Vægt:
- 948 g.
- 2-3 uger.
- 11. december 2024
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Beskrivelse af An Autobiographical Memoir Of Sir John Barrow, Bart., Late Of The Admiralty
""An Autobiographical Memoir of Sir John Barrow, Bart., Late of the Admiralty"" is a book written by John Barrow, a British statesman and explorer who served as Second Secretary to the Admiralty for many years. The book is an account of Barrow's life, from his childhood in Lancashire to his career in the Navy and his time at the Admiralty. The memoir provides insight into the political and social climate of the time, as well as the challenges and triumphs of exploration and navigation. It includes anecdotes of his travels to places such as Africa, China, and the Arctic, as well as his experiences with notable figures such as Captain James Cook and Napoleon Bonaparte. Barrow's writing style is engaging and informative, offering a firsthand perspective on the events and people that shaped his life and career. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of exploration, navigation, and the British Navy during the 18th and 19th centuries.Including Reflections, Observations, And Reminiscences, At Home And Abroad, From Early Life To Advanced Age.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.
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