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The Dutch in the Arctic Seas - A Dutch Arctic Expedition and Route (Paperback)
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The Dutch in the Arctic Seas - A Dutch Arctic Expedition and Route (Paperback)
Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Polar Exploration
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Despite Holland's rich history as a major maritime power, by the
time this work first appeared in 1876 the Dutch had long abandoned
their exploration of the Arctic Circle. In this detailed study,
noting the achievements of Dutch navigators, Samuel Richard van
Campen (c.1833-c.1893) makes the case for new expeditions into the
north, not only to investigate the possibility of Arctic passages
to America and Asia, but also to pursue scientific research. The
author delineates potential routes and difficulties, discusses
ocean conditions, and examines both historical and contemporary
expeditions for flaws and successes. The book also includes as an
appendix a chronological table of Arctic expeditions ranging from
ninth-century Viking endeavours to Allen Young's 1876 voyage.
Reissued here is the second edition of 1877, which does not differ
textually from the first. Despite the author's intention to
continue the work, a second volume never appeared.
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