Wrangel
[rang-guh l; Russian vrahn-gyil]
- a Russian island in the Arctic Ocean, off the NE coast of Siberia in the NE Russian Federation in Asia: meteorological station. About 2000 sq. mi. (5180 sq. km).
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On Wrangel's map the latitude of this cape is given as 73° 30'.
The Voyage of the Vega round Asia and Europe, Volume I and Volume IIA.E. Nordenskieold
They are described by Wrangel, Hooper, and other travellers.
The Voyage of the Vega round Asia and Europe, Volume I and Volume IIA.E. Nordenskieold
Wrangel Island again calling Robins; but no one paid any heed.
Tarrano the ConquerorRaymond King Cummings
A similar case has been recorded by Dr. Wrangel, in the Archiv.
A System of MidwiferyEdward Rigby
She was delighted with old Wrangel, whom she calls a great character.
The Empress Frederick; a memoirAnonymous