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An Account of the Arctic Regions 2 Volume Set: With a History and Description of the Northern Whale-Fishery
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Exploring the Arctic regions, this two-volume guide by William Scoresby offers a comprehensive look at the geographical, climatic, and zoological aspects of the area in Volume 1, while Volume 2 delves into the history and practices of whaling, marking it as the first British publication dedicated to whale fisheries. Drawing on Scoresby's extensive research and personal experiences, including a significant 1816 whaling expedition and his pioneering work in oceanography, the book serves as both a scientific resource and a historical account of Arctic exploration.
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An Account of the Arctic Regions 2 Volume Set: With a History and Description of the Northern Whale-Fishery, William Scoresby
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Scoresby
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 1300
- ISBN13
- 9781108037808
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- 4 out of 5
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- Exploring the Arctic regions, this two-volume guide by William Scoresby offers a comprehensive look at the geographical, climatic, and zoological aspects of the area in Volume 1, while Volume 2 delves into the history and practices of whaling, marking it as the first British publication dedicated to whale fisheries. Drawing on Scoresby's extensive research and personal experiences, including a significant 1816 whaling expedition and his pioneering work in oceanography, the book serves as both a scientific resource and a historical account of Arctic exploration.