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A Voyage to Patagonia Through the Straits of Magellan Aboard the H.M.S. Beagle and Adventure (1826-1827) (Hardcover) Loot Price: R1,704
Discovery Miles 17 040
A Voyage to Patagonia Through the Straits of Magellan Aboard the H.M.S. Beagle and Adventure (1826-1827) (Hardcover): John...

A Voyage to Patagonia Through the Straits of Magellan Aboard the H.M.S. Beagle and Adventure (1826-1827) (Hardcover)

John Macdouall

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Loot Price R1,704 Discovery Miles 17 040 | Repayment Terms: R160 pm x 12*

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Die Expedition der britischen Schiffe Beagle" und Adventure" in den Jahren 1826 und 1827 diente vornehmlich der Erkundung der Magellan-Strasse fur die Nutzung durch die Handelsschifffahrt. Man wollte Alternativen zu dem gefahrlichen Seeweg um Kap Horn finden, war sich aber durchaus bewusst, dass auch die Magellan-Strasse mit ihren starken Stromungen, heftigen Sturmen und zahlreichen Untiefen grosse Gefahren fur Segelschiffe barg. Die wendigen und schnellen Erkundungsschiffe der Royal Navy leisteten gefahrliche Pionierarbeit. Von grossem Gluck fur die Nachwelt sollte sich der Umstand erweisen, dass mit John MacDouall ein Offizier mit von der Partie war, der nicht nur scharf beobachten konnte, sondern das Erlebte auch ebenso lebendig wie prazise darzustellen vermochte. Daruber hinaus besass MacDouall eine in seiner Zeit und in seinen Schichten selten anzutreffende Eigenschaft: Sensibilitat fur soziale Fragen jenseits der ansonsten vorherrschenden Uberheblichkeit der herrschenden Klasse. Dies macht sein Buch nicht nur fur Seebaren, sondern auch fur an der Zeit interessierte ausgesprochen lesenswert. Die Erstveroffentlichung erfolgte im Jahre 1833 unter dem Titel Narrative of a Voyage to Patagonia and Terra del Fuego in 1826 and 1827" e expeditions of H.M.S. "Beagle" and "Adventure" in 1826 and 1827 were primarily car-ried out to explore the usefulness of the Strait of Magellan for the merchant navy. Aiming at finding an alternative seaway to the perilous route around Cape Horn, it was clear that the Strait of Magellan with its strong currents, severe storms and numerous shallows was as dan-gerous for sailing vessels as the former. The swift and easily manoeuvrable Royal Navy ships conducted hazardous pioneer work. Luckily, the mate John MacDouall, with his accurate sense of observation, was on board, who delivered a lively and precise account of his adventures. Additionally, for his day and age

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Imprint: Salzwasser-Verlag Gmbh
Country of origin: United States
Release date: August 2009
First published: August 2009
Authors: John Macdouall
Dimensions: 203 x 127 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover - Sewn / Cloth over boards
Pages: 330
ISBN-13: 978-3-941842-25-0
Categories: Books > Sport & Leisure > Travel & holiday > Travel & holiday guides > General
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LSN: 3-941842-25-0
Barcode: 9783941842250

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