A voyage to Spitzbergen by John Laing
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"A Voyage to Spitzbergen" by John Laing is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The narrative chronicles Laing's experiences as a ship's surgeon aboard the Resolution, a whaling vessel, during his journey to the icy landscapes of Spitzbergen and the Shetland Isles. The work delves into various subjects, including the natural history of the region, its peculiar fauna, and notable observations about the whaling industry and Arctic exploration. The
opening of the account establishes the context of Laing's journey, detailing his recruitment as ship's surgeon in Whitby and his subsequent experiences as the vessel sets sail for the North Sea. He vividly describes the coastal town of Whitby, its significance in maritime activities, and its scenic beauty. As the ship navigates toward the Shetland Islands, Laing provides insights into the preparation for the daunting voyage, including the ship's provisions, the crew’s dynamics, and the introduction of various geographical notes about the islands they call on. The early sections set a tone of adventure and curiosity while hinting at the challenges that await in the harsh Arctic environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Laing, John (Surgeon) |
|---|---|
| Title |
A voyage to Spitzbergen containing an account of that country, of the zoology of the North; of the Shetland Islands; and of the whale fishery |
| Credits |
Produced by Bryan Ness, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Whaling |
| Subject | Svalbard (Norway) -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Animals -- Arctic regions |
| Subject | Shetland (Scotland) -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 51131 |
| Release Date | Feb 5, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 433 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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