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The Life And Voyages Of Joseph Wiggins

- Modern Discoverer Of The Kara Sea Route To Siberia; Based On His Journals And Letters

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""The Life and Voyages of Joseph Wiggins"" is a biographical account of the life and expeditions of Joseph Wiggins, a British explorer who discovered the Kara Sea route to Siberia in the late 19th century. The book is based on Wiggins' personal journals and letters, providing an intimate look into his experiences and discoveries. The author, Henry Johnson, delves into Wiggins' early life and his passion for exploration, detailing his journey to the Arctic and his discovery of the Kara Sea route. The book also explores the challenges Wiggins faced during his expeditions, including harsh weather conditions and encounters with indigenous peoples. Overall, ""The Life and Voyages of Joseph Wiggins"" is a fascinating account of a little-known explorer and his contributions to Arctic 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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781162995625
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 492
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x25 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 653 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 2. december 2024
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""The Life and Voyages of Joseph Wiggins"" is a biographical account of the life and expeditions of Joseph Wiggins, a British explorer who discovered the Kara Sea route to Siberia in the late 19th century. The book is based on Wiggins' personal journals and letters, providing an intimate look into his experiences and discoveries. The author, Henry Johnson, delves into Wiggins' early life and his passion for exploration, detailing his journey to the Arctic and his discovery of the Kara Sea route. The book also explores the challenges Wiggins faced during his expeditions, including harsh weather conditions and encounters with indigenous peoples. Overall, ""The Life and Voyages of Joseph Wiggins"" is a fascinating account of a little-known explorer and his contributions to Arctic 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.

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