This gripping account of Captain Beechey's voyages to the Pacific and Behring Straits offers a fascinating insight into the world of 19th-century exploration. Beechey's encounters with indigenous peoples, his scientific observations, and his vivid descriptions of the natural world make for compelling reading. Robert Huish's masterful retelling of Beechey's adventures brings this pivotal moment in history to life.

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