Bøker av Frederick Schwatka

Alaska and the Inside Passage offer a breathtaking journey through some of the most spectacular landscapes on Earth. This captivating region is renowned for its towering glaciers, majestic fjords, and abundant wildlife, making it a paradise for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. As you navigate the intricate waterways of the Inside Passage, you'll be treated to stunning views of snow-capped mountains, lush forests, and pristine coastline. Keep your eyes peeled for glimpses of bald eagles soaring overhead, playful sea otters frolicking in the waves, and graceful humpback whales breaching the surface of the sea.Explore picturesque coastal towns and villages nestled along the shoreline, each with its own unique charm and character. Immerse yourself in the rich indigenous cultures of Alaska's Native peoples, and discover the fascinating history of the region's early explorers and pioneers. Whether you're kayaking through tranquil bays, hiking along rugged trails, or simply soaking in the serene beauty of the wilderness, Alaska and the Inside Passage promise an unforgettable adventure that will leave you awestruck at every turn.From the vibrant city of Juneau, the capital of Alaska, to the remote wilderness of Glacier Bay National Park, every corner of this extraordinary region offers a wealth of opportunities for exploration and discovery. Whether you're cruising past towering icebergs in Tracy Arm Fjord, marveling at the stunning beauty of Misty Fjords National Monument, or witnessing the awe-inspiring spectacle of calving glaciers in Glacier Bay, Alaska and the Inside Passage are sure to leave a lasting impression on your heart and soul.

An intriguing account of Frederick Schwatka's expedition into the American Southwest in the late 19th century, In the Land of Cave and Cliffdwellers offers a fascinating look at the history and culture of this unique region. Schwatka's vivid prose brings to life the people, places, and stories he encountered on his journey.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Nimrod In The North - or, Hunting and fishing adventures in the Arctic Regions is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1885.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Along Alaska's Great River: A Popular Account Of The Travels Of An Alaska Exploring Expedition Along The Great Yukon River, From Its Source To Its Mouth, In The British North- West Territory, And In The Territory Of Alaska. Together With The Latest Information On The Klondike Country.This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature.In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards:1. Type-setting & Reformatting: The complete work has been re-designed via professional layout, formatting and type-setting tools to re-create the same edition with rich typography, graphics, high quality images, and table elements, giving our readers the feel of holding a 'fresh and newly' reprinted and/or revised edition, as opposed to other scanned & printed (Optical Character Recognition - OCR) reproductions.2. Correction of imperfections: As the work was re-created from the scratch, therefore, it was vetted to rectify certain conventional norms with regard to typographical mistakes, hyphenations, punctuations, blurred images, missing content/pages, and/or other related subject matters, upon our consideration. Every attempt was made to rectify the imperfections related to omitted constructs in the original edition via other references. However, a few of such imperfections which could not be rectified due to intentional\unintentional omission of content in the original edition, were inherited and preserved from the original work to maintain the authenticity and construct, relevant to the work.We believe that this work holds historical, cultural and/or intellectual importance in the literary works community, therefore despite the oddities, we accounted the work for print as a part of our continuing effort towards preservation of literary work and our contribution towards the development of the society as a whole, driven by our beliefs. We are grateful to our readers for putting their faith in us and accepting our imperfections with regard to preservation of the historical content. HAPPY READING!