Life Of John Davis (1886)

By William Watts Hart Davis

Book Overview

The Life of John Davis, written by William Watts Hart Davis and published in 1886, is a biographical account of the life of John Davis, an English navigator and explorer who made significant contributions to the exploration of the Arctic and Antarctic regions during the 19th century. The book details Davis's early life and education, his career as a sailor and navigator, and his numerous expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic, including his discovery of the Davis Strait and his attempts to find the Northwest Passage. The author also provides insights into Davis's personal life, his relationships with fellow explorers and sailors, and his contributions to the field of navigation and cartography. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the life and achievements of one of England's most renowned explorers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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: 1166036073
• ISBN13: 9781166036072
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"