In The Lena Delta A Narrative Of The Search For Lieut. Commander DeLong And His Companions (1885)

In The Lena Delta: A Narrative Of The Search For Lieut. Commander DeLong And His Companions is a book written by George W. Melville in 1885. The book is a first-hand account of the search for Lieutenant Commander George W. DeLong and his companions who were lost during their expedition to the Arctic in 1881. The book provides a detailed narrative of Melville's search efforts in the Lena Delta region of Siberia, including his interactions with the local indigenous people and his encounters with harsh weather conditions. Melville's account also includes descriptions of the flora and fauna of the region, as well as the geography and geology of the area. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in Arctic exploration and the history of the United States Navy.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.