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The Cruise Of The Betsey

- Or A Summer Ramble Among The Fossiliferous Deposits Of The Hebrides

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""The Cruise of the Betsey"" is a travelogue written by Hugh Miller, detailing his summer journey through the Hebrides, a group of islands off the west coast of Scotland. Miller's purpose for the trip was to explore the fossil deposits found on the islands, and he takes readers on a journey through the geological history of the region. Along the way, he also shares stories of the people he meets, the landscapes he encounters, and the challenges he faces on the sea. Miller's writing is both informative and entertaining, blending scientific knowledge with personal anecdotes and observations. ""The Cruise of the Betsey"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in geology, natural history, or travel writing.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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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163637425
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 528
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x27 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 699 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 10. december 2024
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""The Cruise of the Betsey"" is a travelogue written by Hugh Miller, detailing his summer journey through the Hebrides, a group of islands off the west coast of Scotland. Miller's purpose for the trip was to explore the fossil deposits found on the islands, and he takes readers on a journey through the geological history of the region. Along the way, he also shares stories of the people he meets, the landscapes he encounters, and the challenges he faces on the sea. Miller's writing is both informative and entertaining, blending scientific knowledge with personal anecdotes and observations. ""The Cruise of the Betsey"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in geology, natural history, or travel writing.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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