A Voyage To Spitzbergen

A Voyage to Spitzbergen is an account of John Laing's journey to Spitzbergen, an archipelago located in the Arctic Ocean. The book is divided into four parts, with the first part providing a detailed description of the geography, climate, and natural resources of Spitzbergen. The second part focuses on the zoology of the North, including descriptions of the different species of animals found in the Arctic region. The third part discusses the Shetland Isles, a group of islands located off the coast of Scotland, and their history and culture. Finally, the fourth part details the whale fishery industry, including the methods used to capture whales and the economic importance of the industry. Overall, A Voyage to Spitzbergen provides a fascinating insight into the natural world and human activities in the Arctic region during the early 19th century.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.