Letters from High Latitudes (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161439281)

Letters From High Latitudes is a travelogue written by Lord Dufferin, an Irish aristocrat and diplomat, during his journey to the Arctic regions of Iceland, Norway, and Spitsbergen in the mid-19th century. The book is a collection of letters that Dufferin wrote to his mother, describing his adventures and experiences in the harsh and unforgiving landscape of the North.Through his vivid and engaging prose, Dufferin takes the reader on a journey of discovery, exploring the rugged terrain, encountering the local people, and observing the unique wildlife of the Arctic. He describes his encounters with polar bears, seals, and whales, and his experiences of living in a world of perpetual daylight during the summer months.The book also provides a fascinating insight into the cultural and social landscape of the North, as Dufferin interacts with the indigenous people he meets along the way. He describes their customs, beliefs, and traditions, and reflects on the impact of European colonization on their way of life.Overall, Letters From High Latitudes is a captivating and informative account of one man's incredible journey to the Arctic, and a testament to the enduring fascination that this remote and challenging region continues to hold for explorers and adventurers today.Throndhjem (pronounced Tronyem) looked very pretty and picturesque, with its red-roofed wooden houses sparkling in the sunshine, its many windows filled with flowers, its bright fiord covered with vessels gaily dressed in flags, in honour of the Crown Prince's first visit to the ancient capital of the Norwegian realm. Tall, pretentious warehouses crowded down to the water's edge, like bullies at a public show elbowing to the foremost rank.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Lord Dufferin
ISBN-10: 1161439285
ISBN-13: 9781161439281
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 180
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.17lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.44d