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A New Voyage Round the World, in the years 1823, 24, 25, and 26, Vol. 2

By Otto von Kotzebue
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A first-person account of a multi-year global voyage that records stops at Kamtschatka, New Archangel (the Ross settlement), California, the Sandwich Islands, the Pescadores, the Ladrones, the Philippines, and St. Helena. It blends precise navigational and hydrographic observations with descriptive passages about colonial outposts, indigenous encounters, maritime commerce, and daily life aboard ship, and includes natural-history notes and a zoological appendix, supported by charts and illustrative plates.

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Otto von Kotzebue

Otto von Kotzebue was a Russian explorer and navigator known for his significant contributions to the field of exploration in the early 19th century. He is best remembered for his detailed accounts of his voyages, particularly in the Pacific and Arctic regions. His notable work, "A New Voyage Round the World in the Years 1823, 24, 25, and 26," provides a comprehensive narrative of his travels and observations, reflecting the scientific curiosity and imperial ambitions of his time. Through his writings, von Kotzebue offers valuable insights into the cultures and geographies he encountered, making his work an important part of maritime literature.

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