Bøger af James Arthur Bain

Fridtjof Nansen was a Norwegian explorer and scientist who made significant contributions to our understanding of the Arctic. This biography provides a detailed account of his life and work, including his famous attempt to reach the North Pole on skis.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Sufferings Of The Ice-Bound Whalers is a book written by James Arthur Bain and published in 1836. The book contains detailed accounts of the hardships faced by whalers who were trapped in ice during their expeditions to the Arctic. The author, who was an officer on the Viewforth of Kirkaldy, provides copious extracts from his journal, which he kept during his time on the ship.The book covers the period from 1833 to 1835, during which the Viewforth of Kirkaldy was trapped in ice for several months. The crew faced numerous challenges, including extreme cold, limited food supplies, and the constant threat of the ice crushing the ship. The author describes the daily routines of the crew, their efforts to maintain their spirits, and their attempts to free the ship from the ice.The book also provides insights into the lives of the Inuit people who lived in the region. The author describes their hunting techniques, their clothing and housing, and their interactions with the whalers. He also discusses the impact of European whaling on the local environment and the Inuit way of life.Overall, Sufferings Of The Ice-Bound Whalers is a fascinating and vivid account of a little-known aspect of maritime history. It offers a unique perspective on the challenges faced by whalers in the Arctic, as well as the impact of European exploration on indigenous peoples and their environments.And Embracing Full Details Of The Jane Of Hull And Of The Wreck Of The Middleton Of Aberdeen.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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