Otto Von Kotzebue
In the early nineteenth century, the Russian naval officer Otto von Kotzebue embarked on a journey of exploration that took him around the world, from the Arctic Ocean to the South Pacific. This book is his gripping account of that journey, full of vivid descriptions of exotic peoples and places, thrilling encounters with natural wonders, and moments of danger and hardship. It is a true classic of nineteenth-century travel writing.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.