Peter Lauridsen

Vitus Bering: the Discoverer of Bering Strait (eBook, ePUB)

Übersetzer: Olsen, Julius E.

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In the era of the great geographic discoveries, the greatest countries of the world competed for the right to set their rule on the newly discovered territories. Virtus Bering was one of the heroic explorers into the north of the Russian Siberia, who, thanks to the acknowledgment of Sir James Cook, is considered the pioneer of the Bering Strait. Vitus Bering (1681-1741) was a Danish cartographer and explorer who served Russia as an officer in the Russian Navy and later as the lead in two major efforts by Russia to explore the Arctic and eastern limits of the Asian continent to determine if Asia was connected to America by a land bridge. This book gives a detailed account of his life and world-famous expeditions.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: e-artnow
• Seitenzahl: 731
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. November 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4066339561564
• Artikelnr.: 69546513

Autorenporträt

Peter Lauridsen, a scholar of arctic exploration and history, has made a noteworthy contribution to the study of explorers with his profound work on Vitus Bering. His book 'Vitus Bering: the Discoverer of Bering Strait' delves into the life and voyages of the Danish explorer who served under the Russian flag and became known for his expeditions that led to the discovery of the strait that now bears his name. Although not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, Lauridsen's meticulous research offers a detailed portrayal of Bering's achievements and the historical context of his time. Lauridsen crafts a narrative that is both academically rigorous and accessible to a broader audience. His literary style seamlessly weaves together the geographical explorations of the 18th century with the human stories behind them, providing a lens through which modern readers can understand the scope of Bering's voyages. By focusing on a figure like Vitus Bering, Lauridsen has contributed to the preservation and dissemination of historical narratives that might otherwise be overlooked, thereby enriching the tapestry of global exploration literature. His work is invaluable for those interested in the Age of Discovery, maritime history, and the legacy of polar exploration.