Publisher's Synopsis
This historical account documents the first Swedish voyages to the Spitsbergen and Jan Mayen Archipelagos in the mid-19th century. The book includes detailed observations of animal and plant life, as well as geological surveys and meteorological data. A fascinating read for anyone interested in polar exploration or 19th-century naturalism.
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