TY  - BOOK
AU  - Rosse,Irving C.
TI  - The First Landing on Wrangel Island: With Some Remarks on the Northern Inhabitants
AV  - G 
PY  - 2006///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Eskimos
KW  - Wrangel Island (Russia)
KW  - Saint Lawrence Island (Alaska)
N1  - Release date is 2006-06-21; Produced by A www.pgdp.net Volunteer, Irma Spehar and the
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N2  - "The First Landing on Wrangel Island" by Irving C. Rosse, M.D. is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book narrates the first successful landing on Wrangel Island during an expedition led by the author on the United States Revenue steamer "Corwin". It centers on the exploration of uncharted Arctic territories and the documentation of the fauna and native populations encountered during the voyage.  In this detailed narrative, Rosse recounts the challenges faced by the crew while navigating harsh weather conditions and floating ice to finally achieve landfall on Wrangel Island on August 12, 1881. The author provides vivid descriptions of the island's stark beauty, its wildlife—including polar bears and various bird species—and the collection of botanical specimens in a largely barren environment. Additionally, Rosse reflects on the inhabitants of the North, particularly the Eskimo communities, offering anthropological observations that highlight their physical characteristics, customs, and social behaviors. This journey serves not only as a rare glimpse into a previously unexplored part of the world but also a study on the resilient spirit of human exploration and cultural diversity in the Arctic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18643
ER  -