The Gateway to the Polynia: A Voyage to SpitzbergenH.S. King, 1873 - 355 páginas |
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... side of Cumberland Strait , as far as St. Peregrine , in 66 ° 47 ′ N. In the same year Captain James wintered in James's Bay , and discovered Charlton Island . After this period most of the north- west expeditions were at the expense ...
... side of Cumberland Strait , as far as St. Peregrine , in 66 ° 47 ′ N. In the same year Captain James wintered in James's Bay , and discovered Charlton Island . After this period most of the north- west expeditions were at the expense ...
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... side of Melville's Island , where he wintered in Winter Harbour . In the following year he at- tempted to advance through M'Clure's Sound , but did not succeed . His first voyage was undertaken in two small ships , the Gabriel and the ...
... side of Melville's Island , where he wintered in Winter Harbour . In the following year he at- tempted to advance through M'Clure's Sound , but did not succeed . His first voyage was undertaken in two small ships , the Gabriel and the ...
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... side of Baring's Island . The ship was ice - bound during the next two winters , being relieved by Captain Kellett , of the Resolute . The ship was abandoned , but Captain M'Clure and his crew were transferred to the North Star , which ...
... side of Baring's Island . The ship was ice - bound during the next two winters , being relieved by Captain Kellett , of the Resolute . The ship was abandoned , but Captain M'Clure and his crew were transferred to the North Star , which ...
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... side of Smith's Sound , and followed the coast to 81 ° 35 ′ , and beyond this he saw a bold headland , Cape Union , which he placed in 82 ° 30 ′ N. On May 17 there was very little ice to be seen in the ocean visible from the farthest ...
... side of Smith's Sound , and followed the coast to 81 ° 35 ′ , and beyond this he saw a bold headland , Cape Union , which he placed in 82 ° 30 ′ N. On May 17 there was very little ice to be seen in the ocean visible from the farthest ...
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... side of Nova Zembla , from Langenes to the islands of Orange . In 1596 he and Rijp discovered Bear or Cherie Island , in 74 ° 30 ′ N. , and soon after the Spitzbergen group of islands . They followed the south coast of North East Land ...
... side of Nova Zembla , from Langenes to the islands of Orange . In 1596 he and Rijp discovered Bear or Cherie Island , in 74 ° 30 ′ N. , and soon after the Spitzbergen group of islands . They followed the south coast of North East Land ...
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