The First Landing on Wrangel Island (eBook)

With Some Remarks on the Northern Inhabitants

Irving C. Rosse (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2022
43 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654706758-0 (EAN)

Infos

In 'The First Landing on Wrangel Island,' Irving C. Rosse masterfully recounts the harrowing journey of a group of explorers who become the first humans to set foot on the remote and treacherous Wrangel Island. Rosse's writing style is detailed and evocative, transporting the reader to the desolate landscape and capturing the tension of the explorers' struggle for survival. Set in the late 19th century, the book provides a glimpse into the era of polar exploration and the pursuit of scientific discovery in the face of extreme conditions. Rosse's meticulous research and attention to historical accuracy lend an air of authenticity to the narrative, making it a compelling read for enthusiasts of adventure and history alike. Irving C. Rosse, a seasoned historian with a passion for exploration, brings his expertise to 'The First Landing on Wrangel Island' by delving into the untold story of this remarkable expedition. Readers interested in a gripping tale of bravery and endurance in the Arctic wilderness will find this book both captivating and enlightening.

Autor

Irving C. Rosse, whose works remains a curious hallmark within the niche of Arctic exploration literature, is best known for his account 'The First Landing on Wrangel Island'. Rosse's narrative offers a compelling insight into the daring exploits of early explorers, the struggles they faced, and the historical significance of their journeys. While 'The First Landing on Wrangel Island' constitutes his most significant literary contribution, details of Rosse's life, including his formative years and subsequent impact on literary circles, remain relatively obscure, as does comprehensive information on his broader oeuvre. His work reflects a writing style that combines meticulous documentation with a poignant reflection on the human spirit in the face of nature's relentless ferocity. His contributions to the Arctic exploration narrative are often celebrated for their vivid detail and engrossing storytelling, though they did not amass a wide readership, remaining instead as treasured references among historians and enthusiasts of polar expeditions. The scarcity of additional published works and biographical information about Rosse suggests his literary footprint is rather specialized yet influential within its domain, with 'The First Landing on Wrangel Island' serving as an important historical document for those studying the era of Arctic exploration. As such, his writing is valued for both its content and its rare perspective during a time of audacious and often perilous adventurism.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.6.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Reisen ► Reiseberichte ► Welt / Arktis / Antarktis
• Schlagworte: 19th century literature • Alaska • Arctic Exploration • Arctic exploration fiction • classic adventure novel • classic survival story • Cross-cultural encounter • Eskimos • exploration narrative • explorer novels • geographical discovery • Geography General • historical fiction • historical non-fiction • Imperial Russian era • Irving C. Rosse works • nautical & maritime fiction • Northern indigenous people • Polar expedition narratives • Remote island expedition • Russia • Russian territory • Saint Lawrence Island • travelogue literature • victorian era fiction • Wrangel Island