Vitus Bering: the Discoverer of Bering Strait

In «Vitus Bering: the Discoverer of Bering Strait,» Peter Lauridsen provides a meticulously researched account of the life and expeditions of the Russian navigator Vitus Bering. This engaging narrative blends biographical elements with a historical analysis of the 18th-century explorations that reshaped European perceptions of the Pacific. Lauridsen's scholarly approach is complemented by a rich literary style that brings to life the trials and triumphs of Bering's voyages, set against the backdrop of imperial ambition and the burgeoning age of exploration. The book situates Bering within the broader... Next