The Three Voyages of William Barents to the Arctic Regions (1594, 1595, and…
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"The Three Voyages of William Barents to the Arctic Regions" by Gerrit de Veer is a historical account that chronicles the Dutch Arctic expeditions of the late 16th century. This work highlights the significant attempts made by explorers to discover a north-east passage to China, reflecting the spirit of exploration during a period marked by maritime ambition and competition among European powers. It focuses on the adventures and hardships faced by Barents
and his crew as they navigate the treacherous Arctic seas, providing insights into early exploration practices and the human resilience in extreme conditions. The beginning of this narrative introduces the reader to the context of Barents' voyages, emphasizing their historical significance as some of the earliest expeditions aimed at navigating through the Arctic regions. It outlines the timeline of the voyages, the goals to find a shorter route to the East Indies, and the leadership of Barents and Heemskerck. It also highlights the challenges faced, including perilous ice conditions and the need for wintering arrangements, setting the stage for a tale of endurance and exploration against a backdrop of political and commercial motivations driving these early maritime adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Veer, Gerrit de, 1570?-1598? |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Beijnen, Laurens Reinhart Koolemans, 1852-1879 |
| Editor | Beke, Charles T. (Charles Tilstone), 1800-1874 |
| Title | The Three Voyages of William Barents to the Arctic Regions (1594, 1595, and 1596) |
| Credits | Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Northeast Passage |
| Subject | Barentsz, Willem, approximately 1550-1597 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 64257 |
| Release Date | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1047 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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