The Voyage of the Vega round Asia and Europe : With a Historical Review of Previous Journeys along the North Coast of the Old World (Paperback)

Author's preface; Translator's preface; Introduction; 1. Departure; 2. Departure from Maosoe; 3. From the animal world of Novaya Zemlya; 4. The origin of the names Yugor Schar and Kara Sea; 5. The history of the North-East Passage; 6. The north-east voyages of the Russians and Norwegians; 7. Departure from Port Dickson; 8. The voyage of the Fraser and the Express up the Yenisej; 9. The new Siberian islands; 10. Wintering becomes necessary.