A Voyage of Discovery and Research in the Southern and Antarctic Regions (eBook)
Sir James Clark Ross (1800–1862) was a British Royal Navy officer and polar explorer renowned for his pioneering expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic regions. Following in the footsteps of his uncle, Sir John Ross, James Clark Ross exhibited an early interest in maritime exploration. His formative experience came as a member of his uncle's first Arctic voyage in search of the Northwest Passage, which ignited his lifelong passion for polar exploration. It was his subsequent venture between 1839 and 1843, detailed in 'A Voyage of Discovery and Research in the Southern and Antarctic Regions', that cemented his reputation. Compiling not only geographical discoveries, including the Ross Sea and Victoria Land, but also contributions to magnetic and oceanographic science, Ross established a literary and scientific legacy. His meticulous records provided valuable insights and his literary style encapsulated the challenges and wonders faced by explorers of his era. Ross's work resonated with the Victorian fascination with the unknown and the bold spirit of the age of exploration. His masterful narrative combined empirical observations with a descriptive flair that captured the harsh, icy environments and the perseverance of those who sought to unveil their secrets. He was knighted in 1844 in recognition of his achievements, an honor reflecting the esteem in which his work was held by contemporaries and succeeding generations. His books are not only foundational texts for polar research and science but are also regarded as significant contributions to travel literature and the chronicling of human endeavor against the most challenging of nature's frontiers.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 12.11.2023 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte |
Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte | |
Schlagworte | 1839–1843 • 1840s works • 19th-century maritime adventures • 19th century voyages • Age of Discovery • antarctic expedition • Antarctic exploration • earth sciences • exploration • Exploration literature • Explorer Biographies • geographical discoveries • Geographical mapping • Geography • geography history • Historical Antarctic research • historical sea expeditions • History • Humanities • James Clark Ross • maritime adventures • Natural History • natural science exploration • Nature • Naval officer memoir • Physical Sciences • polar research history • Southern Hemisphere travels • Victorian scientific expedition |
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