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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aThree Voyages for the Discovery of a Northwest Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and Narrative of an Attempt to Reach the North Pole, Volume 2 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2004-12-14 | ||
| 508 | _aE-text prepared by Robert Connal, David Gundry, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team | ||
| 520 | _a"Three Voyages for the Discovery of a Northwest Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific" by Sir W. E. Parry is a historical account documenting the expeditions undertaken in the early 19th century. This work details the challenges and experiences faced by Parry and his crew as they set out to discover a passage through the Arctic, aimed at finding a navigable route to the Pacific Ocean. The book also recounts their interactions with the indigenous populations, the Esquimaux, as well as the various geographical discoveries and scientific observations made during their voyages. The opening of the narrative presents the initial stages of the second voyage, describing the departure from Winter Island and the crew's encounter with Esquimaux travelers. Parry captures the treacherous navigation through ice-laden waters and the ship's efforts to progress northward amidst various obstacles. The detailed descriptions of ice conditions, encounters with local tribes, and the expedition's daily challenges set the stage for a gripping tale of exploration. Parry's narrative highlights not only the physical journey but also the human elements of survival, cooperation, and cultural exchange that characterize his adventures in unchartered territories. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aNorthwest Passage | ||
| 653 | _aArctic regions | ||
| 653 | _aParry, William Edward, Sir, 1790-1855 | ||
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