Voyages in Search of the North-West Passage (Registro nro. 45553)
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| 040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE | |
| Original cataloging agency | UtSlPG |
| 041 #7 - LANGUAGE CODE | |
| Language code of text/sound track or separate title | en |
| Source of code | iso639-1 |
| 050 #4 - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CALL NUMBER | |
| Classification number | G |
| 100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Hakluyt, Richard, |
| Dates associated with a name | 1552?-1616 |
| 245 10 - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Voyages in Search of the North-West Passage |
| 264 #1 - PRODUCTION, PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, MANUFACTURE, AND COPYRIGHT NOTICE | |
| Place of production, publication, distribution, manufacture | Salt Lake City, UT : |
| Name of producer, publisher, distributor, manufacturer | Project Gutenberg, |
| Date of production, publication, distribution, manufacture, or copyright notice | 2002 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | 1 online resource : |
| Other physical details | multiple file formats |
| 336 ## - CONTENT TYPE | |
| Content type term | text |
| Content type code | txt |
| Source | rdacontent |
| 337 ## - MEDIA TYPE | |
| Media type term | computer |
| Media type code | c |
| Source | rdamedia |
| 338 ## - CARRIER TYPE | |
| Carrier type term | online resource |
| Carrier type code | cr |
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| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE | |
| General note | Release date is 2002-10-01 |
| 508 ## - CREATION/PRODUCTION CREDITS NOTE | |
| Creation/production credits note | Transcribed from the 1892 Cassell & Co. edition by David Price |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc. | "Voyages in Search of the North-West Passage" by Richard Hakluyt is a historical account written in the late 19th century that delves into the exploration attempts of bold mariners during the Elizabethan era who sought a passage to the East by navigating the Arctic. The text explores the perilous voyages made to chart the North-West Passage, detailing the ambitious spirit of exploration and the harsh realities of Arctic travel that were faced by sailors as they confronted ice, storms, and the daunting nature of the sea. The opening of this work reflects on previous Arctic voyages, quoting from accounts of explorers like Hugh Willoughby and Sir John Franklin. It recounts a voyage undertaken by a "Phantom Ship" venturing through treacherous ice, exploring the natural beauty and dangers of the Arctic Sea. The narrative vividly describes the struggle against natural obstacles, including icebergs and weather conditions, while also mentioning the hopes of discovering a shorter route to rich trade areas. Hakluyt offers historical context by referencing the fates of early explorers, emphasizing the intersecting themes of bravery, scientific inquiry, and the toll of exploration on human life. The initial chapters set the stage for a deeper exploration of the North-West Passage and the maritime challenges of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| 534 ## - ORIGINAL VERSION NOTE | |
| Note about original | Original publication data not identified |
| 653 ## - INDEX TERM--UNCONTROLLED | |
| Uncontrolled term | Voyages and travels |
| 653 ## - INDEX TERM--UNCONTROLLED | |
| Uncontrolled term | Northwest Passage |
| 653 ## - INDEX TERM--UNCONTROLLED | |
| Uncontrolled term | Arctic regions -- Discovery and exploration |
| 700 1# - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Morley, Henry, |
| Dates associated with a name | 1822-1894 |
| 856 40 - ELECTRONIC LOCATION AND ACCESS | |
| Uniform Resource Identifier | <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3482">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3482</a> |
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