Three 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 1

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Parry, William Edward, Sir, 1790-1855

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Three Voyages for the Discovery of a Northwest Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific" by Sir W. E. Parry is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work chronicles the five voyages undertaken by Captain Parry and his crew as they embarked on perilous expeditions through the Arctic, aiming to find a navigable route from the Atlantic to the Pacific. The narrative not only details the challenges and triumphs of navigating icy waters but also highlights the scientific discoveries made along the way. The opening of this narrative introduces the reader to the preparations for the first voyage, detailing the ships' outfitting and the specific goals set for the expedition. As Parry and his crew depart from England, they encounter various challenges, including inclement weather and ice that hampers their progress. The initial chapters vividly describe their journey across the Atlantic and through Davis's Strait, highlighting their observations of ice conditions and wildlife, as well as their unsuccessful attempts to penetrate the ice to reach the western coast. The narrative paints a picture of a determined crew facing the harsh realities of Arctic exploration, setting the stage for the trials that await them in their search for the Northwest Passage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Robert Connal, Tony Browne, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions

Notes:

Reading ease score: 54.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2004-09-22