Pioneering In The Far East

Pioneering In The Far East: And Journeys To California In 1849 And To The White Sea In 1878 (1882) is a book written by Ludvig Verner Helms. The book is a memoir that details Helms' experiences as a pioneering adventurer in the Far East, as well as his journeys to California in 1849 and to the White Sea in 1878. The book is divided into two main sections, with the first section detailing Helms' travels and experiences in the Far East. Helms provides vivid descriptions of his encounters with various cultures and peoples, including the Chinese, Japanese, and Malays. He also describes his experiences as a sailor and trader in the region, including his encounters with pirates and other dangers.The second section of the book details Helms' journeys to California and the White Sea. In California, Helms describes his experiences as a gold miner during the Gold Rush of 1849, including his encounters with other miners and the challenges of life in the mining camps. In the White Sea, Helms describes his experiences as a sailor and explorer in the Arctic region, including his encounters with the indigenous peoples of the area and the challenges of navigating the treacherous waters.Overall, Pioneering In The Far East: And Journeys To California In 1849 And To The White Sea In 1878 (1882) provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a pioneering adventurer in the 19th century, and offers valuable insights into the cultures, peoples, and challenges of the Far East, California, and the Arctic region during this time period.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.