Greenland

Greenland: The Adjacent Seas, And The Northwest Passage To The Pacific Ocean, Illustrated In A Voyage To Davis�������s Strait, During The Summer Of 1817 (1818) is a historical book written by Bernard O'Reilly. The book is a detailed account of O'Reilly's voyage to Davis's Strait during the summer of 1817. The author provides a comprehensive description of the geography, climate, flora, and fauna of Greenland and the adjacent seas. He also explores the possibility of finding a northwest passage to the Pacific Ocean.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of the voyage. The author describes his encounters with the local Inuit people, their way of life, and their customs. He also provides a detailed account of the natural resources of Greenland, including its fishery and whaling industry.One of the main themes of the book is the exploration of the northwest passage. O'Reilly discusses the various attempts made by explorers to find a passage to the Pacific Ocean and the challenges they faced. He also provides his own insights into the feasibility of finding such a passage.The book is illustrated with several maps and drawings that provide a visual representation of the author's journey. Overall, Greenland: The Adjacent Seas, And The Northwest Passage To The Pacific Ocean, Illustrated In A Voyage To Davis�������s Strait, During The Summer Of 1817 (1818) is a valuable historical document that provides a fascinating insight into the exploration of the Arctic region in the early 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of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.