Vitus Bering: the Discoverer of Bering Strait by Peter Lauridsen

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Author Lauridsen, Peter, 1846-1923
Author of introduction, etc. Schwatka, Frederick, 1849-1892
Translator Olsen, Julius E.
LoC No. a12001465
Uniform Title Vitus J. Bering og de russiske Opdagelsesrejser fra 1725-43. English
Title Vitus Bering: the Discoverer of Bering Strait
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Summary "Vitus Bering: the Discoverer of Bering Strait" by Peter Lauridsen is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work details the life and expeditions of the Danish-Russian explorer Vitus Bering, who is credited with charting the northeastern coast of Asia and discovering the strait that now bears his name. The book covers the challenges Bering faced while navigating uncharted territories and his contributions to the field of Arctic exploration. The opening portion of the book introduces the initial context of Arctic exploration in the early 18th century, emphasizing the role of Bering as a significant figure in this arena. It outlines his background, including his humble beginnings in Denmark, his rise to prominence in the Russian navy, and the ambitious plans laid out by Czar Peter the Great for Bering's epic explorations. The narrative begins to set the stage for Bering’s first expedition, highlighting the obstacles he faced while integrating various expeditions in the service of the Russian Empire and the need for systematic exploration and accurate mapping of the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Subject Bering, Vitus Jonassen, 1681-1741
Subject Kamchatskaia ekspeditsiia (1st : 1725-1730)
Subject Bering Strait -- Discovery and exploration
Subject Bering Island (Russia) -- Discovery and exploration
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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