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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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  • The Whaling Odyssey: A 15-Book Collection

    Fifteen Classic Tales of Arctic Peril, Pacific Voyages, and Life in the Whale Fishery

    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 gathers fifteen maritime narratives into a capacious portrait of the sea as workplace, wilderness, imperial corridor, and moral testing ground. Ranging from boy's adventure and travel romance to historical narrative and documentary-inflected sea tale, the collection traces the dangers, disciplines, and imaginative allure of whaling. Storm-bound voyages, encounters with ... 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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  • 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

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  • Early Australian Voyages: Pelsart, Tasman, Dampier

    by John Pinkerton ...
    In "Early Australian Voyages: Pelsart, Tasman, Dampier," John Pinkerton offers a meticulously crafted examination of the formative maritime expeditions that shaped Australia's early European presence. Through a blend of narrative and analysis, Pinkerton delves into the voyages of pivotal figures such as François Pelsart, Abel Tasman, and William Dampier, presenting their explorations not merely as ... Read more

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  • Livingstone's African Expedition of 1858-1864, Illustrated

    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 ...
    This early work by Alfred Russel Wallace was originally published in 1869 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Malay Archipelago' is a work that chronicles the observations of Wallace during his time in Asia, and includes chapters on New Guinea, the Ke Islands, Waigiou, and the wildlife and human inhabitants who resided there. Alfred Russel Wallace was born ... Read more

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  • A Voyage to New Holland, Etc. in the Year 1699

    Enriched edition. Uncharted Territories: A 17th Century Exploration Voyage

    by William Dampier, Abigail Warren ...
    In "A Voyage to New Holland, Etc. in the Year 1699," William Dampier presents a meticulously detailed account of his explorations in Australia and the surrounding regions. Through a blend of firsthand observations and vivid descriptions, Dampier's narrative captures the natural world, indigenous cultures, and the burgeoning European interest in the Pacific. The literary style combines elements of ... Read more

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  • A Continuation of a Voyage to New Holland, Etc. in the Year 1699

    Enriched edition.

    by William Dampier, Cara Whitlock ...
    In "A Continuation of a Voyage to New Holland, Etc. in the Year 1699," William Dampier presents a meticulous account of his travels in the Australian region, enriched with observations on its flora, fauna, and indigenous peoples. Dampier's narrative style blends scientific inquiry with vivid descriptions, characteristic of the explorative literature of the late 17th century. This work not only ... Read more

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  • Discoveries in Australia (Vol. 1&2) (Annotated)

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

    by John Lort Stokes, Maren Fairbourne ...
    Discoveries in Australia (Vol. 1&2) records the surveying voyages of H.M.S. Beagle along the Australian coasts, especially the north-western and northern shores, during the late 1830s and early 1840s. Combining nautical precision with vivid travel narrative, Stokes describes harbours, reefs, rivers, Indigenous encounters, natural history, and colonial prospects. The work belongs to the great ... 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

    $2.95 USD

  • 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

    $6.09 USD