Letters From High Latitudes

By Frederick Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood and Mary Louise Kelly

Book Overview

""Letters From High Latitudes"" is a travelogue written by Lord Dufferin, an Irish aristocrat and diplomat, chronicling his journey to the Arctic regions of Norway, Iceland, and Greenland in the mid-19th century. The book is a collection of letters written by Dufferin to his mother, detailing his experiences and observations of the people, landscapes, and cultures he encounters on his travels. Dufferin's vivid descriptions bring to life the harsh and unforgiving environments of the Arctic, as well as the fascinating and often eccentric characters he meets along the way. He recounts his encounters with Inuit tribes, explores the ruins of ancient Viking settlements, and even attempts to hunt polar bears. Throughout the book, Dufferin's wit and humor shine through, making for an entertaining and engaging read. His writing also provides a valuable historical perspective on the Arctic regions during a time when they were relatively unknown to the wider world. Overall, ""Letters From High Latitudes"" is a captivating travelogue that offers a unique glimpse into the Arctic regions and the experiences of a 19th-century adventurer.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419129821
• ISBN13: 9781419129827
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.6" x 9.2"