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Cochrane, Captain John DundasBiblio.com

Narrative of a Pedestrian Journey through Russia and Siberian Tartary from the Frontiers of China to the Frozen Sea and Kamtchatka 2 Volume Set

Constantine John PhippsBiblio.com

A VOYAGE TOWARDS THE NORTH POLE UNDERTAKEN BY HIS MAJESTYS COMMAND 1773

1773562<p>J. Nourse Bookseller to His Majesty 1773. First Edition. Calf. Fair/No Dust Jacket. 1st Edition; viii 254 pages. MISSING 13 of the 14 illustrations found on leaf of directions to the binder have been removed. Previous owners signature Edward Hamilton on title page. Front cover detached text block tight. Official account written by Captain Phipps later Lord Mulgrave. The expedition of the Racehorse and Carcass undertaken for the purpose of discovering a route to India through the northern polar regions was blocked by pack ice of Spitsbergen. The valuable appendix gives geographical and meteorological observations zoological and botanical records accounts of the distillation of fresh water from the sea and astronomical observations. The voyage is perhaps best remembered for the presence of young Horatio Nelson as midshipman aboard the Carcass and his encounter with a polar bear' Hill 1351. Phipps's narrative of his voyage was of considerable scientific interest and was the beginning of modern efforts to reach the North Pole. It also made an important addition to the knowledge of the natural productions of Spitsbergen. The first British attempt to reach the North Pole since 1615. Today the expedition is chiefly remembered because among the midshipmen was one Horatio Nelson and during the voyage he had his famous encounter with the bear the skin of which young Horatio wished to carry to his father. Nelson was fortunate that Captain Lutwidge saw the danger he was in and scared the animal off by firing one of his cannon. The midshipman received a severe reprimand and in later years when Nelson had become a celebrated admiral the story was re-told by his early biographers as an example of his courage displayed at such a tender age. This is the first UK edition. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 2 kilogram. Category: Arctic & Antarctic; Exploration. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 562. . This book is heavy and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries.</p> J. Nourse, Bookseller to His Majesty

Polar Books · Royaume-Uni300,00 £GB≈ 342,54 €

Constantine John PhippsBiblio.com

A VOYAGE TOWARDS THE NORTH POLE UNDERTAKEN BY HIS MAJESTYS COMMAND 1773

1773388<p>J. Nourse Bookseller to His Majesty 1773. First Edition. Calf. Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. 1st Edition; viii 254 pages 3 folding engraved maps incl. frontispiece 12 folding engraved plates. numerous tables 11 folding leaf of directions to the binder. All edges gilt. Original full marbled calf spine gilt in compartments with red morocco title label lettered in gold gilt binding edges. Top of spine softening and small parts missing. Text block tight. Official account written by Captain Phipps later Lord Mulgrave. The expedition of the Racehorse and Carcass undertaken for the purpose of discovering a route to India through the northern polar regions was blocked by pack ice of Spitsbergen. The valuable appendix gives geographical and meteorological observations zoological and botanical records accounts of the distillation of fresh water from the sea and astronomical observations. The voyage is perhaps best remembered for the presence of young Horatio Nelson as midshipsman aboard the Carcass and his encounter with a polar bear' Hill 1351. Phipps's narrative of his voyage was of considerable scientific interest and was the beginning of modern efforts to reach the North Pole. It also made an important addition to the knowledge of the natural productions of Spitsbergen. - The first British attempt to reach the North Pole since 1615. Today the expedition is chiefly remembered because among the midshipmen was one Horatio Nelson and during the voyage he had his famous encounter with the bear the skin of which young Horatio wished to carry to his father. Nelson was fortunate that Captain Lutwidge saw the danger he was in and scared the animal off by firing one of his cannon. The midshipman received a severe reprimand and in later years when Nelson had become a celebrated admiral the story was re-told by his early biographers as an example of his courage displayed at such a tender age – although clearly the engravers of the day had never seen a polar bear for themselves. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 5 kilogram. Category: Arctic & Antarctic; Exploration. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 388. . This book is heavy and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries.</p> J. Nourse, Bookseller to His Majesty

Polar Books · Royaume-Uni3 000,00 £GB≈ 3 425,40 €

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