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Letters From High Latitudes

Letters From High Latitudes

Dufferin, Lord

Hardcover

Letters & EssaysTravel GeneralGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1169277314
ISBN13: 9781169277311
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 180
Weight: 1.17
Height: 0.44 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Letters From High Latitudes is a travelogue written by Lord Dufferin, an Irish peer, during his journey through Iceland, Norway, and Spitsbergen in the mid-19th century. The book is a collection of letters he wrote to his mother, detailing his experiences and observations of the landscapes, people, and cultures he encountered on his travels. Dufferin's writing style is engaging and witty, and he provides vivid descriptions of the natural beauty of the Arctic regions he visited. He also shares insights into the daily lives of the people he met, including fishermen, hunters, and farmers, and provides a glimpse into the social and political structures of the countries he visited. Throughout the book, Dufferin reflects on the challenges of traveling in such remote and inhospitable locations, including harsh weather conditions and the dangers of navigating treacherous waters. He also shares his thoughts on the impact of modernization on these regions, including the growing influence of technology and the changing ways of life for the people who call these places home. Overall, Letters From High Latitudes is a fascinating and entertaining account of Lord Dufferin's travels through some of the most remote and beautiful regions of the world. It offers a unique perspective on the history, culture, and natural wonders of the Arctic, and is a must-read for anyone interested in travel writing, history, or adventure.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.

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