An Account Of The Arctic Regions V2 With A History And Description Of The Northern Whale Fishery (1820)

""An Account of the Arctic Regions V2: With a History and Description of the Northern Whale Fishery"" is a book written by William Scoresby in 1820. The book provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the Arctic regions, including their geography, climate, and wildlife. Scoresby, who was a renowned Arctic explorer, also shares his personal experiences and observations during his expeditions to the region.In addition to detailing the Arctic regions, the book also covers the history and description of the northern whale fishery. Scoresby provides readers with a detailed account of the whaling industry, including the techniques used to hunt whales and the economic impact of the industry on the region.Overall, ""An Account of the Arctic Regions V2: With a History and Description of the Northern Whale Fishery"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the Arctic, wildlife, or the history of the whaling industry. Scoresby's first-hand accounts and detailed descriptions provide readers with a unique perspective on this remote and often misunderstood region of the world.In Two Volumes.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.