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Set sail with a life of peril, perseverance, and faith in a renowned 19th‑century navigator.
This memoir portrays a naval officer whose early promise, steady character, and scientific curiosity guided him from Bath’s schools to the icy peril of the Arctic. It traces a career marked by leadership, exploration, and a deeply Englished faith that shaped his decisions and calls to duty. Readers will glimpse the man behind the charts, letters, and voyages, and gain insight into the era’s maritime spirit.
- Follow Parry from his boyhood in Bath to his role as an influential hydrographer and expedition commander.
- See the profile of a steadfast leader who valued prayer, duty, and the welfare of his crew.
- Learn how faith and science intertwined in the age of great naval discoveries.
- Discover the personal trials and triumphs that accompanied historic Arctic voyages.
Ideal for fans of maritime history, naval exploration, and biographies that illuminate character and courage in extreme conditions.
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Memoirs of Rear-Admiral Sir W. Edward Parry: Late Lieut (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents the life and career of Rear -Admiral Parry, a prominent British naval officer and Arctic explorer. Born in 1790, Parry joined the British Royal Navy as a volunteer and served on several expeditions to the Arctic. The text describes his role as commander of the HMS Hecla, one of the ships involved in William Edward Parry's 1819 expedition to discover a Northwest Passage. The book details Parry's extensive contributions to Arctic exploration and his various scientific observations during his expeditions. His discoveries, which included new insights into the geography of the polar regions, made a lasting impact on the field of Arctic exploration. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331472834_0
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