My Father: Being Records Of The Adventurous Life Of The Late William Scoresby (1851)
No Customer Reviews
Select Format
Select Condition 
Book Overview
My Father: Being Records Of The Adventurous Life Of The Late William Scoresby (1851) is a memoir written by William Scoresby about his father, also named William Scoresby. The book chronicles the life of the elder Scoresby, who was a renowned Arctic explorer and whaler in the early 19th century. The younger Scoresby provides a detailed account of his father's many expeditions to the Arctic, including his discovery of new land and his encounters with indigenous peoples. The book also details the elder Scoresby's personal life, including his marriage and family, as well as his political and religious beliefs. My Father offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a pioneering explorer and provides a unique perspective on the history of Arctic exploration.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.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1164887092
ISBN13:9781164887096
Release Date:September 2010
Publisher:Kessinger Publishing
Length:242 Pages
Weight:0.72 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"
Customer Reviews
0 rating
Copyright © 2025 Thriftbooks.com
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks ® and the ThriftBooks ® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
ThriftBooks ® and the ThriftBooks ® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
