Beschreibung:
This 1881 account details the flora, fauna, geology and people encountered on the first crossing of the North-East Passage.
11. Hope of release at the New Year; 12. The history of the Chukches; 13. The development of our knowledge of the north coast of Asia; 14. Passage through Behring's Straits; 15. The position of Behring Island; 16. Arrival at Yokohama; 17. Excursion to Asamayama; 18. Farewell dinner at Yokohama; 19. Hong Kong and Canton; 20. The journey home; Index.