The North West Passage V1: Being The Record Of A Voyage Of Exploration Of The Ship Gjoa, 1903-1907 (1908) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164365020)

The North West Passage V1: Being The Record Of A Voyage Of Exploration Of The Ship Gjoa, 1903-1907 (1908) is a book written by Roald Amundsen. It is a detailed account of his voyage of exploration on the ship Gjoa through the treacherous waters of the North West Passage. The book chronicles Amundsen's journey from Norway to the Arctic, his encounters with native Inuit tribes, and his struggles with the harsh Arctic climate. It also includes detailed descriptions of the Gjoa and the equipment used on the voyage, as well as charts and maps of the region. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Arctic exploration, maritime history, or the life of Roald Amundsen.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.

Author: Roald Amundsen
ISBN-10: 1164365029
ISBN-13: 9781164365020
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 348
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d