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  • A voyage to Spitzbergen

    by John Laing ...
    "A Voyage to Spitzbergen" by John Laing is an adventurous narrative that captures the essence of exploration in the Arctic regions. Laing, an intrepid traveler, recounts his experiences and observations during his journey to Spitzbergen, a remote archipelago known for its stunning landscapes and unique wildlife. The book delves into the challenges faced by explorers in harsh climates, highlighting ... Read more

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  • The Whaling Odyssey: A 15-Book Collection

    The Arctic Whaleman, A Year with a Whaler, Peter Trawl, The South Sea Whaler, Black Pawl, etc.

    by Roger Starbuck, Ben Ames Williams, Thomas H. Jenkins, Lewis Holmes, Walter Noble Burns, William Henry Giles Kingston, R. M. Ballantyne, Harry Castlemon, George Fox Tucker, A. Hyatt Verrill, David Moore Lindsay, John Laing ...
    The Whaling Odyssey: A 15-Book Collection offers readers an expansive journey through the perilous and adventurous world of whaling. With a diverse range of literary styles from gripping sea tales to detailed historical accounts, this anthology captures the essence of seafaring life. The collection's rich narrative tapestry explores themes of exploration, survival, and the human-nature ... Read more

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  • A voyage to Spitzbergen

    Containing an account of that country, of the zoology of the North; of the Shetland Islands...

    by John Laing ...
    In "A Voyage to Spitzbergen," John Laing presents a captivating narrative that intertwines adventure, natural history, and scientific exploration, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Arctic. Laing's literary style combines meticulous observation with rich descriptive language, immersing readers in the stark beauty and formidable challenges faced by explorers in this remote region. The ... Read more

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  • Shaping the Future of Small Islands

    Roadmap for Sustainable Development

    Edited by John Laing Roberts, Shyam Nath, Satya Paul, Yeti Nisha Madhoo ...
    Series series Economics and Finance (R0)
    The book provides fresh look at the issues of sustainable development, degradation of natural resources and vulnerability to climate change in Small Island developing states (SIDS). It documents the deteriorating state of SIDS and adaptation efforts made to address the impending crisis of unsustainable economic growth with international, national and community support.Authors have discussed issues ... Read more

    $89.99 USD

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  • Early Australian Voyages: Pelsart, Tasman, Dampier

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Maritime Adventures of Early Australian Voyagers

    by John Pinkerton, Alex Lane ...
    In "Early Australian Voyages: Pelsart, Tasman, Dampier," John Pinkerton meticulously chronicles the formative explorations that shaped Australia's early European narrative. The book navigates through the accounts of three pivotal figures'—Pelsart, Tasman, and Dampier'—while leveraging a narrative style that elegantly combines analytical rigor with vivid storytelling. Pinkerton situates these ... Read more

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  • Livingstone's African Expedition of 1858-1864, Illustrated

    by A H Guernsey ...
    A short Illustrated Narrative of Dr. Livingstone's expedition and his discoveries during the trip. ... Read more

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  • The Malay Archipelago, Volume 2.

    by Alfred Russel Wallace ...
    This early work by Alfred Russel Wallace was originally published in 1869 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Malay Archipelago' is a work that chronicles the observations of Wallace during his time in Asia, and includes chapters on New Guinea, the Ke Islands, Waigiou, and the wildlife and human inhabitants who resided there. Alfred Russel Wallace was born ... Read more

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  • A Voyage to New Holland, Etc. in the Year 1699

    Enriched edition. Uncharted Territories: A 17th Century Exploration Voyage

    by William Dampier, Abigail Warren ...
    In "A Voyage to New Holland, Etc. in the Year 1699," William Dampier presents a meticulously detailed account of his explorations in Australia and the surrounding regions. Through a blend of firsthand observations and vivid descriptions, Dampier's narrative captures the natural world, indigenous cultures, and the burgeoning European interest in the Pacific. The literary style combines elements of ... Read more

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  • A Continuation of a Voyage to New Holland, Etc. in the Year 1699

    Enriched edition. Unveiling Australia's Untold Wonders

    by William Dampier, Abigail Warren ...
    In "A Continuation of a Voyage to New Holland, Etc. in the Year 1699," William Dampier chronicles his remarkable exploration of Australia and its surrounding territories. This work is a vivid tapestry of adventure and empirical observation, blending travel narratives with rich descriptions of the geography, flora, and fauna encountered during his voyages. Written in an engaging yet formal style ... Read more

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  • Discoveries in Australia (Vol. 1&2) (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. With an Account of the Coasts and Rivers Explored and Surveyed During the Voyage of H. M. S. Beagle

    by John Lort Stokes, Maren Fairbourne ...
    Discoveries in Australia (Vol. 1&2) records the surveying voyages of H.M.S. Beagle along the Australian coasts, especially the north-western and northern shores, during the late 1830s and early 1840s. Combining nautical precision with vivid travel narrative, Stokes describes harbours, reefs, rivers, Indigenous encounters, natural history, and colonial prospects. The work belongs to the great ... Read more

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  • Napoleon of the Pacific: Kamehameha the Great

    by Herbert H. Gowen ...
    This book is the biography of Kamehameha the Great the first King of Hawaii ... Read more

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  • Piracy, Turtles and Flying Foxes

    by William Dampier ...
    Dampier's (1651-1715) adventures and writing inspired both Robinson Crusoe and Gulliver's Travels, but in his own right he was a remarkable, observant and enjoyable writer - whether on a woefully mishandled pirate raid in Spanish America or on a desperate journey to Sumatra in an open boat or on the habits of manatees or bats. He also left the first description in English of the Aborigines of ... Read more

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