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The Dutch in the Arctic Seas
A Dutch Arctic Expedition and Route

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Author: Samuel Richard van Campen

Date Published: September 2013
availability: Available
format: Paperback
isbn: 9781108066501

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Despite Holland's rich history as a major maritime power, by the time this work first appeared in 1876 the Dutch had long abandoned their exploration of the Arctic Circle. In this detailed study, noting the achievements of Dutch navigators, Samuel Richard van Campen (c.1833–c.1893) makes the case for new expeditions into the north, not only to investigate the possibility of Arctic passages to America and Asia, but also to pursue scientific research. The author delineates potential routes and difficulties, discusses ocean conditions, and examines both historical and contemporary expeditions for flaws and successes. The book also includes as an appendix a chronological table of Arctic expeditions ranging from ninth-century Viking endeavours to Allen Young's 1876 voyage. Reissued here is the second edition of 1877, which does not differ textually from the first. Despite the author's intention to continue the work, a second volume never appeared.

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Product details
- Date Published: September 2013
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9781108066501
- length: 312 pages
- dimensions: 216 x 140 x 18 mm
- weight: 0.4kg
- contains: 1 map
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
1. The grand modern exemplar
2. Holland's enterprise and duty
3. Government expeditions
4. Polar problems
5. Opinions of the geographers
6. The Arctic revival
7. The Gulf Stream route
8. The early Dutch whalers
9. The Arctic barrier and Gulf Stream
10. The alternative route
11. Practical questions
12. Anticipated results
13. Conclusion
14. Appendix
Index.
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