Discovering the North-West Passage

Discovering the North-West Passage
Author: Glenn M. Stein
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 387
Release: 2015-10-27
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 1476622035

From 1850 to 1854, the ambitious Commander Robert McClure captained the HMS Investigator on a voyage in search of the missing Franklin Expedition, which sailed from England into the Arctic in 1845 to map the last uncharted section of the North-West Passage. The Investigator and her consort the Enterprise were to pass through the Bering Strait from the west but a Pacific storm separated them, never to meet again. Obsessed with traversing the passage, McClure pressed on and HMS Investigator spent three years trapped in pack ice in Mercy Bay before the crew abandoned ship on foot. This book chronicles the voyage in detail. McClure and his relationships with his officers are at the heart of the story of the arduous journey, vividly illustrated by the paintings of Lt. Samuel Cresswell.

The Argonaut

The Argonaut
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 452
Release: 1920
Genre: San Francisco (Calif.)
ISBN:

Glen Of The High North

Glen Of The High North
Author: H. A. Cody
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2024-01-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9361425315

The Book “Glen of the High North” is a western and adventurous fiction written by H.A Cody. A story based on the Canadian wilderness and follows the adventurous journey of Ronald Macdonald. The author of the book H.A. Cody is highly praised for his aesthetic work and crafting a fabulous tale of a young man coming out of his comfortable life, seeking to gain some fortune through the landscape of the north. Through the novel, the author tries to navigate the challenges of his life and learns valuable insights about perseverance and the importance of respecting nature. Along with this, he tries to form a deep connection with a dog named Wolf, who is his companion throughout his journey. He confronts the harsh reality of survival in the wilderness and showcases the inner demons inside humans. The book is a diamond for adventurous novel lovers and captures the beauty and danger of the Canadian wilderness. The author Cody, shows the vivid description of engaging characters and creates a clear picture of the reader’s mind.

Origins

Origins
Author:
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2001
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780806133591

Glorious panoramic photography by the author, a specialist in interpretive landscape, reveals the physical legacy of the Earth's distant past. This exceptional book celebrates the inevitability of global change and highlights our need as human beings to recognize and adjust to it. Color and b&w illustrations.