Excerpt from Hyperborea, or the Pilgrims of the Pole
Let us yet sing, the while the theme invites, The pilgrims of the pole. Ye muses, ye That seldom have indwelt the extreme north, Will ye accompany My verse invokes Your timely and your never-faltering aid.
First of the numerous list who sought that realm Was Cabot, Venice-born, but sailing 'neath Brittania's banner, second he alone To the great Genoan who the new world found, In maritime supremacy; the next He was to sail that shore; the northern half Of that new region was he first to touch.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the history of polar exploration, weaving together accounts of the daring individuals who ventured into the icy North, beginning with the voyages of Cabot and Cortereal. The author meticulously charts the progress of exploration from the early 16th century through the mid-19th century, capturing the relentless pursuit of the Northwest Passage, the search for the magnetic pole, and the enduring allure of the geographic North Pole itself. The book delves into the hardships endured by explorers, including treacherous ice conditions, shipwrecks, and the ever-present threat of starvation and frostbite. Beyond detailing the journeys and discoveries, the author highlights the human cost of these expeditions, emphasizing the tragedy and loss that accompanied the relentless drive to conquer the polar regions. The book offers a vivid and moving portrait of the bravery, resilience, and ultimate sacrifice of those who dared to explore the frozen frontier. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333380137_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781333380137
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