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  • A voyage to Spitzbergen

    by John Laing ...
    "A Voyage to Spitzbergen" by John Laing is an adventurous narrative that captures the essence of exploration in the Arctic regions. Laing, an intrepid traveler, recounts his experiences and observations during his journey to Spitzbergen, a remote archipelago known for its stunning landscapes and unique wildlife. The book delves into the challenges faced by explorers in harsh climates, highlighting ... Read more

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  • A voyage to Spitzbergen

    Containing an account of that country, of the zoology of the North; of the Shetland Islands...

    by John Laing ...
    In "A Voyage to Spitzbergen," John Laing presents a captivating narrative that intertwines adventure, natural history, and scientific exploration, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Arctic. Laing's literary style combines meticulous observation with rich descriptive language, immersing readers in the stark beauty and formidable challenges faced by explorers in this remote region. The ... Read more

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  • The Whaling Odyssey: A 15-Book Collection

    The Arctic Whaleman, A Year with a Whaler, Peter Trawl, The South Sea Whaler, Black Pawl, etc.

    by Roger Starbuck, Ben Ames Williams, Thomas H. Jenkins, Lewis Holmes, Walter Noble Burns, William Henry Giles Kingston, R. M. Ballantyne, Harry Castlemon, George Fox Tucker, A. Hyatt Verrill, David Moore Lindsay, John Laing ...
    The Whaling Odyssey: A 15-Book Collection offers readers an expansive journey through the perilous and adventurous world of whaling. With a diverse range of literary styles from gripping sea tales to detailed historical accounts, this anthology captures the essence of seafaring life. The collection's rich narrative tapestry explores themes of exploration, survival, and the human-nature ... Read more

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  • Shaping the Future of Small Islands

    Roadmap for Sustainable Development

    Edited by John Laing Roberts, Shyam Nath, Satya Paul, Yeti Nisha Madhoo ...
    Series series Economics and Finance (R0)
    The book provides fresh look at the issues of sustainable development, degradation of natural resources and vulnerability to climate change in Small Island developing states (SIDS). It documents the deteriorating state of SIDS and adaptation efforts made to address the impending crisis of unsustainable economic growth with international, national and community support.Authors have discussed issues ... Read more

    $89.09 USD

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    by A H Guernsey ...
    A short Illustrated Narrative of Dr. Livingstone's expedition and his discoveries during the trip. ... Read more

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  • The Malay Archipelago, Volume 2

    by Alfred Russel Wallace ...
    "Continue your exhilarating voyage through the untamed beauty and scientific wonders of Southeast Asia with 'The Malay Archipelago, Volume 2' by Alfred Russel Wallace. In this second volume of his epic adventure, Wallace's narrative unfolds with even more intrigue, discovery, and fascination.Volume 2 picks up where its predecessor left off, following Wallace's captivating journey through the Malay ... Read more

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  • Discoveries in Australia (Vol. 1&2)

    With an Account of the Coasts and Rivers Explored and Surveyed During the Voyage of H. M. S. Beagle

    by John Lort Stokes ...
    Discoveries in Australia is a two volume account of the voyages of H. M. S. Beagle by the coasts of Australia, written by Admiral Stokes, an officer in the Royal Navy who served on the Beagle for close to eighteen years. The work covers the expedition by command of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty which took place from 1837 to 1843 and provides accounts of exploring and surveying coasts ... Read more

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  • Napoleon of the Pacific: Kamehameha the Great

    by Herbert H. Gowen ...
    This book is the biography of Kamehameha the Great the first King of Hawaii ... Read more

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  • Piracy, Turtles and Flying Foxes

    by William Dampier ...
    Dampier's (1651-1715) adventures and writing inspired both Robinson Crusoe and Gulliver's Travels, but in his own right he was a remarkable, observant and enjoyable writer - whether on a woefully mishandled pirate raid in Spanish America or on a desperate journey to Sumatra in an open boat or on the habits of manatees or bats. He also left the first description in English of the Aborigines of ... Read more

    $6.19 USD

  • Easter Island

    Island of Enigmas

    by John Dos Passos ...
    Despite sickness in the final years of his life, Dos Passos presses on for adventure. He and his wife journey to Easter Island, where they explore the history behind the famous statues—called maois.“When I was a small boy,” Dos Passos says, “some kind person took me to the British Museum. There I saw a statue, a huge, rough, dark-gray statue with [a] long, sad, dark-gray face. The statue stared ... Read more

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  • Captain Cook's Journal During the First Voyage Round the World

    by James Cook ...
    Captain Cook's Journal During the First Voyage Round the World by James Cook. ... Read more

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  • A Voyage to New Holland, etc. in the Year 1699, Volumes I-II Complete

    by William Dampier ...
    This edition features• illustrations• a linked Table of Contents.CONTENTSVOLUME I,THE PREFACE.CHAPTER 1.CHAPTER 2.CHAPTER 3.AN ACCOUNT OF SEVERAL PLANTS.AN ACCOUNT OF SOME FISHES.VOLUME IICHAPTER 1....CHAPTER 6. ... Read more

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