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Voyages In Search Of The North West Passage
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Author : Richard Hakluyt
language : en
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Release Date : 2023-09-03
Voyages In Search Of The North West Passage written by Richard Hakluyt and has been published by BoD – Books on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-03 with categories.
Three Voyages For The Discovery Of A Northwest Passage Illustrated
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Author : Sir William Edward Parry
language : en
Publisher: BookRix
Release Date : 2014-04-25
Three Voyages For The Discovery Of A Northwest Passage Illustrated written by Sir William Edward Parry and has been published by BookRix this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-25 with History categories.
The Northwest Passage is a sea route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through the Arctic Ocean. Interest kindled in 1564 after Jacques Cartier's discovery of the mouth of the Saint Lawrence River, Martin Frobisher had formed a resolution to undertake the challenge of forging a trade route from England westward to India. In 1576 - 1578, he took three trips to what is now the Canadian Arctic in order to find the passage. Frobisher Bay, which he discovered, is named after him. On August 8, 1585, under the employ of Elizabeth I the English explorer John Davis entered Cumberland Sound, Baffin Island. Davis rounded Greenland before dividing his four ships into separate expeditions to search for a passage westward. Though he was unable to pass through the icy Arctic waters, he reported to his sponsors that the passage they sought is "a matter nothing doubtful and secured support for two additional expeditions, reaching as far as Hudson Bay. Though England's efforts were interrupted in 1587 because of Anglo-Spanish War, Davis's favorable reports on the region and its people would inspire explorers in the coming century. In the first half of the 19th century, parts of the Northwest Passage were explored separately by a number of different expeditions, including those by John Ross, William Edward Parry, James Clark Ross; and overland expeditions led by John Franklin, George Back, Peter Warren Dease, Thomas Simpson, and John Rae. Sir Robert McClure was credited with the discovery of the Northwest Passage by sea in 1851 when he looked across McClure Strait from Banks Island and viewed Melville Island. However, the strait was blocked by young ice at this point in the season, and not navigable to ships. The only usable route, linking the entrances of Lancaster Sound and Dolphin and Union Strait was first used by John Rae in 1851. Rae used a pragmatic approach of traveling by land on foot and dogsled, and typically employed less than ten people in his exploration parties. The Northwest Passage was not completely conquered by sea until 1906, when the Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen, who had sailed just in time to escape creditors seeking to stop the expedition, completed a three-year voyage in the converted 47-ton herring boat Gjøa. At the end of this trip, he walked into the city of Eagle, Alaska, and sent a telegram announcing his success. His route was not commercially practical; in addition to the time taken, some of the waterways were extremely shallow
Three Voyages For The Discovery Of A Northwest Passage Volume 1 Illustrated
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Author : Sir William Edward Parry
language : en
Publisher: BookRix
Release Date : 2014-04-30
Three Voyages For The Discovery Of A Northwest Passage Volume 1 Illustrated written by Sir William Edward Parry and has been published by BookRix this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-30 with History categories.
The Northwest Passage is a sea route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through the Arctic Ocean. Interest kindled in 1564 after Jacques Cartier's discovery of the mouth of the Saint Lawrence River, Martin Frobisher had formed a resolution to undertake the challenge of forging a trade route from England westward to India. In 1576 - 1578, he took three trips to what is now the Canadian Arctic in order to find the passage. Frobisher Bay, which he discovered, is named after him. On August 8, 1585, under the employ of Elizabeth I the English explorer John Davis entered Cumberland Sound, Baffin Island. Davis rounded Greenland before dividing his four ships into separate expeditions to search for a passage westward. Though he was unable to pass through the icy Arctic waters, he reported to his sponsors that the passage they sought is "a matter nothing doubtful , and secured support for two additional expeditions, reaching as far as Hudson Bay. Though England's efforts were interrupted in 1587 because of Anglo-Spanish War, Davis's favorable reports on the region and its people would inspire explorers in the coming century. In the first half of the 19th century, parts of the Northwest Passage were explored separately by a number of different expeditions, including those by John Ross, William Edward Parry, James Clark Ross; and overland expeditions led by John Franklin, George Back, Peter Warren Dease, Thomas Simpson, and John Rae. Sir Robert McClure was credited with the discovery of the Northwest Passage by sea in 1851 when he looked across McClure Strait from Banks Island and viewed Melville Island. However, the strait was blocked by young ice at this point in the season, and not navigable to ships. The only usable route, linking the entrances of Lancaster Sound and Dolphin and Union Strait was first used by John Rae in 1851. Rae used a pragmatic approach of traveling by land on foot and dogsled, and typically employed less than ten people in his exploration parties. The Northwest Passage was not completely conquered by sea until 1906, when the Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen, who had sailed just in time to escape creditors seeking to stop the expedition, completed a three-year voyage in the converted 47-ton herring boat Gjøa. At the end of this trip, he walked into the city of Eagle, Alaska, and sent a telegram announcing his success. His route was not commercially practical; in addition to the time taken, some of the waterways were extremely shallow.
Voyages In Search Of The North West Passage
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Author : Richard Hakluyt
language : en
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
Release Date : 1886
Voyages In Search Of The North West Passage written by Richard Hakluyt and has been published by ReadHowYouWant.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1886 with Northwest Passage categories.
Greenland The Adjacent Seas And The North West Passage To The Pacific Ocean Illustrated In A Voyage To Davis S Strait During The Summer Of 1817
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Author : Anonymous
language : en
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Release Date : 2023-07-18
Greenland The Adjacent Seas And The North West Passage To The Pacific Ocean Illustrated In A Voyage To Davis S Strait During The Summer Of 1817 written by Anonymous and has been published by Legare Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-18 with categories.
This classic work of exploration and travelogue provides a detailed account of a voyage to Greenland in the early 19th century. O'Reilly describes the geography, climate, and natural history of Greenland and the surrounding seas, as well as providing detailed accounts of the Inuit people who inhabit the region. He also includes a detailed account of his search for the fabled North-West Passage, and the challenges and hardships he faced on his voyage. This is an essential work for anyone interested in the history of exploration and travel. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Search For The Northwest Passage
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Author : Nellis Maynard Crouse
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1934
The Search For The Northwest Passage written by Nellis Maynard Crouse and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1934 with Arctic regions categories.
Studies the history of the search for the Northwest Passage including voyages by Ross, Buchan, Parry, Franklin, McClure and Amundsen.
Voyages In Search Of The North West Passage
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Author : Richard Hakluyt
language : en
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
Release Date : 2009-04-10
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Voyages Of Discovery And Research Within The Arctic Regions From The Year 1818 To The Present Time
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Author : Sir John Barrow
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1846
Voyages Of Discovery And Research Within The Arctic Regions From The Year 1818 To The Present Time written by Sir John Barrow and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1846 with Arctic regions categories.
Greenland The Adjacent Seas And The North West Passage To The Pacific Ocean
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Author : Bernard O'Reilly
language : en
Publisher: London : Printed for Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy
Release Date : 1818
Greenland The Adjacent Seas And The North West Passage To The Pacific Ocean written by Bernard O'Reilly and has been published by London : Printed for Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1818 with Arctic regions categories.
Narratives Of Voyages Towards The North West In Search Of A Passage To Cathay And India 1496 1631
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Author : Thomas Rundall
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1849
Narratives Of Voyages Towards The North West In Search Of A Passage To Cathay And India 1496 1631 written by Thomas Rundall and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1849 with Northwest Passage categories.