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A Yacht Voyage: Letters From High Latitudes, Being Some Account Of A Voyage In 1856 In The Schooner Yacht Foam To Iceland, Jan Mayen And Spitzbergen

A Yacht Voyage: Letters From High Latitudes, Being Some Account Of A Voyage In 1856 In The Schooner Yacht Foam To Iceland, Jan Mayen And Spitzbergen

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ISBN10: 1163440256
ISBN13: 9781163440254
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 292
Weight: 1.32
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Yacht Voyage: Letters From High Latitudes is a travelogue written by Lord Dufferin, chronicling his journey aboard the schooner yacht Foam in the year 1856. The book provides a detailed account of Dufferin's voyage to Iceland, Jan Mayen, and Spitzbergen, which are all located in high latitudes. Through his letters, Dufferin describes the landscapes, weather conditions, and the people he encounters during his travels. He also shares his observations on the natural beauty of the region, including the glaciers and the Northern Lights. The book offers a fascinating insight into the adventures of a wealthy aristocrat during the mid-19th century and provides an interesting perspective on the culture and geography of the areas he visited. Overall, A Yacht Voyage: Letters From High Latitudes is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in travel writing, exploration, and adventure.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.

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