Publisher's Synopsis
The German Arctic Expedition of 1869-1870: And Narrative of the Wreck of the Hansa in the Ice is a historical account written by Karl Koldewey in 1874. The book describes the German Arctic Expedition of 1869-1870, which was an attempt to explore the Arctic Ocean and find a route to the North Pole. The expedition was led by Koldewey, who was a German naval officer and explorer.The book provides a detailed narrative of the expedition, including the challenges faced by the crew as they navigated through the icy waters of the Arctic. Koldewey describes the harsh weather conditions, the dangers of the ice, and the difficulties of living in such a remote and inhospitable environment.The book also includes a first-hand account of the wreck of the Hansa, one of the ships in the expedition, which became trapped in the ice and was eventually crushed by the pressure. Koldewey describes the efforts made by the crew to save themselves and salvage what they could from the wreck.Overall, The German Arctic Expedition of 1869-1870: And Narrative of the Wreck of the Hansa in the Ice is a fascinating historical account of a daring and dangerous expedition to the Arctic, and the resilience and bravery of the crew who undertook it.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.
