AuszugThe flattering requisitions of those readers who found amusement in the narrative of my former voyage, independently of its scientific details, form an incentive to my present publication. All mere nautical minutiæ, which might be deemed tedious, with the exception of such as were indispensable, have been omitted. Various contingencies have delayed the appearance of these Volumes; but I still hope they will not have altogether lost the charm of novelty.
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In this thrilling account, two intrepid explorers detail their travels around the world, encountering new cultures, stunning landscapes, and incredible natural wonders. Part travelogue, part adventure story, this book is an unforgettable journey that will leave readers captivated.
In the early nineteenth century, the Russian naval officer Otto von Kotzebue embarked on a journey of exploration that took him around the world, from the Arctic Ocean to the South Pacific. This book is his gripping account of that journey, full of vivid descriptions of exotic peoples and places, thrilling encounters with natural wonders, and moments of danger and hardship. It is a true classic of nineteenth-century travel writing.
This thrilling account of a scientific expedition around the world was first published in 1830, and has since become a classic of travel literature. Written by two members of the crew, the book provides a fascinating glimpse into the natural wonders, cultures, and peoples of the Pacific region. With vivid descriptions and lively anecdotes, A New Voyage Round the World is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration.
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Jahrhundertelang suchten Entdecker und Abenteurer nach einer Verbindung zwischen Atlantik und Pazifik im Norden Amerikas, darunter John Cabot, Jacques Cartier und James Cook, der letztlich scheiterte. 1815 stach das Schiff „Rurik“ unter Kapitän Otto von Kotzebue in See, der zuvor an der ersten russischen Weltumsegelung teilgenommen hatte. Die Reise führte zunächst durch idyllische Gefilde, vorbei an Teneriffa, Brasilien und Chile, bevor es an die Hauptaufgabe der Expedition ging. Im Sommer 1816 erreichte Kotzebue die sibirische Küste und die stürmische Bering-See. Am 1. August schien das Ziel, die lange gesuchte Nordost-Durchfahrt, in greifbarer Nähe: „Ich kann nicht beschreiben, welch ein seltsames Gefühl mich jetzt ergriff, bei dem Gedanken, dass ich vielleicht vor der so lange gesuchten Nordost-Durchfahrt stand.“ Doch das Schicksal hatte andere Pläne. Die Expedition führte durch verschiedene Stationen, darunter Kopenhagen, England, Teneriffa, Brasilien, Kamtschatka und die Sandwich-Inseln, bevor sie schließlich nach St. Helena und zurück nach Reval gelangte. Die Reise war geprägt von der Sehnsucht nach Entdeckung und den Herausforderungen der Natur.
Unveränderter Nachdruck der Originalausgabe von 1830.