Publisher's Synopsis
The Three Voyages of William Barents to the Arctic Regions, 1594-96 is a historical account written by Gerrit de Veer. The book describes the three voyages undertaken by William Barents, a Dutch navigator, to explore the Arctic regions in the late 16th century. The first voyage, in 1594, was an attempt to find a Northeast Passage to Asia. The second voyage, in 1595, was a search for the lost crew of a previous expedition. The third voyage, in 1596, was an attempt to find a Northwest Passage to Asia. The book provides a detailed description of the harsh conditions and challenges faced by Barents and his crew during their voyages. It also includes accounts of their encounters with the indigenous people of the Arctic regions, their observations of the local wildlife, and their struggles with the extreme weather conditions. De Veer's account is based on his personal experiences as a member of Barents' crew and is considered to be one of the most important historical sources on early Arctic exploration. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of Arctic exploration and the challenges faced by early explorers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
