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The Life And Voyages Of Joseph Wiggins: Modern Discoverer Of The Kara Sea Route To Siberia; Based On His Journals And Letters

The Life And Voyages Of Joseph Wiggins: Modern Discoverer Of The Kara Sea Route To Siberia; Based On His Journals And Letters

Johnson, Henry

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ISBN10: 1428658513
ISBN13: 9781428658516
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 25 2006
Pages: 492
Weight: 1.58
Height: 1.10 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life and Voyages of Joseph Wiggins is a biographical book that chronicles the life and adventures of Joseph Wiggins, a renowned explorer who discovered the Kara Sea Route to Siberia. The book is based on Wiggins' personal journals and letters, providing an intimate account of his experiences and achievements. The author, Henry Johnson, delves into Wiggins' early life and his passion for exploration, which led him to embark on numerous expeditions to the Arctic region. The book also details Wiggins' discovery of the Kara Sea Route, which opened up new trade opportunities between Europe and Siberia. Johnson captures the challenges that Wiggins faced during his voyages, including harsh weather conditions, navigational difficulties, and encounters with indigenous people. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and the Arctic region.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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