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The Cruise Of The Corwin: Journal Of The Arctic Expedition Of 1881 In Search Of De Long And The Jeannette

The Cruise Of The Corwin: Journal Of The Arctic Expedition Of 1881 In Search Of De Long And The Jeannette

Muir, John

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Travel General20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1163791474
ISBN13: 9781163791479
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 372
Weight: 1.09
Height: 0.77 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Cruise of the Corwin is a journal written by John Muir, chronicling the Arctic expedition of 1881 in search of De Long and the Jeannette. The book is a detailed account of Muir's experiences aboard the Corwin, a steamship that sailed from San Francisco to Alaska and the Arctic Circle. Muir's writing is vivid and descriptive, painting a picture of the harsh and unforgiving conditions of the Arctic landscape. He recounts encounters with native peoples, the challenges of navigating treacherous ice floes, and the thrill of discovering new species of plants and animals. Muir's passion for nature and his deep respect for the environment are evident throughout the book, making it an important historical document as well as a compelling read. The Cruise of the Corwin is a must-read for anyone interested in Arctic exploration, natural history, or the life and work of John Muir.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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