Project Gutenberg 2003-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 85 Dufferin and Ava, Frederick Temple Blackwood, Marquis of 1826 1902 Blackwood, Frederick Temple, Earl of Dufferin Dufferin and Ava, Frederick Temple Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, Marquis of Dufferin, Frederick Temple Blackwood, Earl of Dufferin, Lord Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, Frederick Temple, Marquis of Dufferin and Ava Letters from High Latitudes Being Some Account of a Voyage in 1856 of the Schooner Yacht "Foam" to Iceland, Jan Meyen, and Spitzbergen This etext was produced by Gardner Buchanan with help from the distributed proofers "Letters from High Latitudes" by the Marquess of Dufferin and Ava is a travelogue detailing a voyage undertaken in the mid-19th century. This literary account chronicles the author's journey aboard the schooner yacht "Foam" to destinations including Iceland, Jan Mayen, and Spitzbergen, capturing the challenges and experiences faced during the trip. The opening of the book sets the stage for the expedition, beginning with a problematic start as the narrator learns of the illness of the yacht's master, causing a delay. Through a series of letters, we are introduced to the crew and characters who will accompany the narrator, including the friendly Icelander named Sigurdr, who becomes a significant companion. The narrator's journey is marked by their adventures and mishaps as they traverse the stunning landscapes, deepen their friendships, and prepare for the exploration of the desired northern territories. This portion of the book establishes a blend of humor, reflection, and vibrant descriptions of the natural world, leaving readers eager to follow their journey further into the Arctic. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Iceland -- Description and travel Arctic regions DL Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: Travel & Geography 505257 505355 2024-10-02T09:36:03.497582 2023-10-02T08:33:15.784799 text/html text/html 505250 505348 2024-10-02T09:36:03.799587 2023-10-02T08:33:15.968803 text/html text/html 283433 2024-10-02T09:36:12.220519 application/epub+zip 289206 2024-10-02T09:36:07.027569 application/epub+zip 277076 2024-10-02T09:36:05.688574 application/epub+zip 506866 2024-10-02T09:36:16.517495 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 479228 2024-10-02T09:36:11.472590 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 367729 2022-09-02T11:19:18.462223 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 479230 479279 2024-10-02T09:36:03.095568 2023-10-02T08:33:15.460784 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 459375 2024-08-20T09:00:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18425 2024-10-02T09:36:16.641496 application/rdf+xml 15181 2024-10-02T09:36:06.292561 image/jpeg 4077 2024-10-02T09:36:05.991563 image/jpeg 279619 2024-10-02T09:36:03.842595 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia