Vitus Jonassen Bering (1681-1741) is a towering figure in the history of exploration. In the course of two expeditions that consumed most of his adult life - and eventually led to his death - he journeyed from St. Petersburg to Siberia and ultimately to the norhtwest coast of North America. Along with the members of his expedition, Bering greatly expanded the Russian empire, pioneered the geography of the North Pacific Ocean, and laid the groundwork for Russian trade and settlement in the American West. In the first biography of Bering written in more than a century, Frost chronicles the life of this extraordinary explorer. Drawing on a wide range of new evidence - including personal letters and archaeological evidence derived from the recent discovery of Bering’s grave site - the author reconstructs Bering’s personality, his perilous voyages, and his uneasy relationship with the naturalist Georg Steller, unobtrusively guided the stranded expedition as Bering lay dying. A riveting narrative of adventure and disaster on the high seas, this biography is also a major contribution to the history of maritime exploration.

Language: English
Pages: 330
Illustrations: 20 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 9 1/2”x 6 1/2”
Binding: Hardbound with Jacket
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Weight: 2.00
ISBN: 300100590
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Miscellaneous: Bibl. Index.


Code: 5946
Condition: In Pristine Condition
Status: Latest

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Recommended reading for anyone interested in the history of fisheries, international politics or enviromental issues. The problem of scarce resources was highlighted in the Cod Wars between Iceland and the United Kingdom through the 1950s to 1976. British frigates and Icelandic coast guard vessels confronted each other on one of the world’s most important trawling grounds. NATO and the UN were involved, when the concept of an economic zone was first established. This is the first fully-documented study of the history of protectionist measures in the North Atlantic, and it deals comprehensively with the biological, economic and political parameters of the conflict. Controversially, the author reveals the political rather than biological considerations dictated the first decades of the struggle for economic protectionism, whereas the decline in British trawling industry predated the extension of the economic zone.

Language: English
Pages: 269
Illustrations: 30 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 9”x 6”
Binding: Softbound
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Weight: 1.25
ISBN: 8787453827
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Code: 5724
Condition: In Pristine Condition
Status: New

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Lightships are uniquely Danish--floating lights placed at sea where fixed lights cannot penetrate. Since the 2nd World War, technological developments have rendered them obsolete, but they have a fascinating history. This book is the most comprehensive on the subject, with information about the ships’ construction, life on board, the seamen who sailed them, and the potential tragedies the lightships have prevented.

Language: English/ French
Pages: 64
Illustrations: 51 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 8 1/2”x 9 1/2”
Binding: Softbound
Subcategory: None
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Weight: 0.75
ISBN: 8787453541
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Code: 1895
Condition: In Pristine Condition
Status: Backlist

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These two gorgeous volumes describe the history of the ships belonging to the navy of the Dual Monarchy of Denmark-Norway (until 1814) and Denmark from 1690-1860, the period when sailing ships were at their zenith. This grand 2-volume set is a comprehensive overview of the magnificent shipbuilding techniques utilized in the 17th through 19th centuries in Denmark and Norway. The first book is divided into two distinct sections-- construction and decoration-- and each section provides a thorough investigation of the intricacies of shipbuilding. Complete with large photographs and diagrams dating as far back as 1640, the authors have thoroughly researched the historical, technical, and cultural aspects of building these ships. The second volume contains incredibly detailed illustrations and descriptions of over 90 magnificent ships.

Language: Danish/ English summary
Pages: 185/205
Illustrations: 11/54 Color Illustrations. 89/85 B&W Illustrations
Size: 17”x 12”
Binding: Clothbound (2 volumes) in clothbound slipcase with
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Weight: 15.00
ISBN: 8715069567
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Code: 4085
Condition: Not in perfect condition.
Status: Backlist

Price: $295.00

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Welcome aboard the world’s sturdiest vessel which, in its time, sailed to both the northermost and southernmost points of the globe. It was built by Colin Arher and launced on October 26, 1892. Included are maps, thorough text on the history of the vessel, and photos of the most famous expeditions that were of global significance.

Language: English/Norwegian/German
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ISBN: 8276701078
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Code: 5520
Condition: In Pristine Condition
Status: New

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The outer skerries are where sky and sea meet. The landscape of the Stockholm archipelago is dramatic, with smooth, bare rocks and dogged undergrowth on thousands of rugged islets. It is however, no wilderness. For centuries, Swedes have been coming here to fish and hunt. In our day, the skerries offer adventure and enjoyment. The author takes you on a trip through this area of unique natural beauty in beautiful color photographs.

Language: English
Pages: 288
Illustrations: 142 Color Illustrations. 0 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 7 1/2”x 5”
Binding: Hardbound
Subcategory: None
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Weight: 1.75
ISBN: 9189204816
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Code: 5801
Condition: In Pristine Condition
Status: Latest

Price: $29.50

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The modern North Sea fishing industry as we know it was not established until the second half of the 19th century. New types of vessels, new fishing technology, the discovery of new fishing grounds, harbour constructions and better infrastructure on land were key elements in the foundation of the modern North Sea fishing industry, and the main features of the industry were already in place early last century when deep sea fishing experienced its first major growth period. This volume will document, in text and photographs, how, in the period from 1870 to 1940, fishermen from four North Sea regions concentrated around the cities of Esbjerg in Denmark, Hull in England, Stavanger in Norway and Vlaardingen in Holland threw themselves into harvesting the riches of the common sea.

Language: English
Pages: 75
Illustrations: 64 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 8 1/2”sq
Binding: Softbound
Subcategory: None
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Weight: 0.50
ISBN: 8787453770
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Location of Exhibition: Exh. Cat.: Fiskeri- og Søfartsmuseet, Esbjerg, De
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Code: 5727
Condition: In Pristine Condition
Status: New

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The Kon-Tiki Museum in Norway houses the original balsa raft with which Norwegian Thor Heyerdahl and his companions crossed the Pacific Ocean from Peru to Polynesia in 1947. It also displays the papyrus boat Ra-II, which crossed the Atlantic Ocean from Morocco to Barbados in 1970. This wonderful guide introduces the reader to Heyerdahl’s many exhilarating voyages to places such as Easter Island and the Galapagos, including the exotic artifacts he collected along the way. During these voyages, he tried to prove that pre-European mariners were able to travel much farther by sea than most believed. Today, the Kon-Tiki Museum has become an important center for the studies of Polynesian and South American prehistory.

Language: English/ Norwegian/ German
Pages: 32
Illustrations: 43 Color Illustrations. 3 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 9 1/2”x 7”
Binding: Softbound
Subcategory: None
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Weight: 0.25
ISBN: 8276700136
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Code: 2897
Condition: In Pristine Condition
Status: Backlist

Price: $12.50

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Neither a textbook nor a reference book, this book’s intention is to convey a living impression of the coast and the oceans. It describes the fantastic life in the this hidden world. Through images and words, this extensive book gives the reader insight into how the diverse species have evolved, how they live, and how everything is interrelated. It emphasizes the importance of active management and shows the wealth of resources we can harvest from the sea- forever.

Language: English
Pages: 184
Illustrations: 117 Color Illustrations.
Size: 12”x 10”
Binding: Hardbound w/ jacket
Subcategory: None
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Weight: 3.25
ISBN: 8290882347
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Miscellaneous: Index. Bibl.


Code: 3871
Condition: In Pristine Condition
Status: Backlist

Price: $79.50

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A detailed book on the Great Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen and his life in Norway, his explorations, his relationship with the eskimos, biological breakthroughs through his research and experiments, Norwegian politics in this era and towards Nansen and much more.

Language: Norwegian
Pages: 214
Illustrations: 43 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 25”x 21 1/2”
Binding: Softbound
Subcategory: None
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Weight: 2.25
ISBN: 8203221815
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Code: 4680
Condition: In Pristine Condition
Status: Backlist

Price: $75.00

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