Through the first Antarctic night, 1898-1899 : a narrative of the voyage of…
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"Through the First Antarctic Night, 1898-1899" by Frederick A. Cook, M.D. is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative chronicles the expedition of the Belgian Antarctic ship, the "Belgica", which explores uncharted territories around the South Pole during an entire year of polar darkness. The book provides an in-depth look into the challenges and experiences faced by the expedition members, highlighting both scientific observations and the personal dynamics
among the crew. The beginning of the narrative sets the stage by introducing Cook's personal motivations and the preparations for the "Belgica" expedition. As Cook awaits the ship's arrival in Rio de Janeiro, he reflects on his excitement and anxiety about embarking on a journey into the unknown. The introduction also outlines the expedition's goals and members, emphasizing the scientific mission and the camaraderie among a diverse crew. As they prepare for their polar voyage, the contrasting elements of tropical warmth and impending icy desolation are vividly depicted, drawing the reader into the anticipation of exploration and adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Cook, Frederick Albert, 1865-1940 |
|---|---|
| Title | Through the first Antarctic night, 1898-1899 : a narrative of the voyage of the "Belgica" among newly discovered lands and over an unknown sea about the south pole |
| Original Publication | London: William Heinemann, 1900. |
| Credits | deaurider, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Voyages and travels |
| Subject | Antarctica |
| Subject | Belgica (Ship) |
| Subject | Antarctica -- Discovery and exploration -- Belgian |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72211 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-72211-5 |
| Release Date | Nov 23, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 901 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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