The Open Polar Sea : A narrative of a voyage of discovery towards the North pole, in the schooner "United States"

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hayes, I. I. (Isaac Israel), 1832-1881.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Open Polar Sea" by I. I. Hayes is a narrative of exploration written in the mid-19th century. The book recounts the adventures and experiences of Hayes and his crew on the schooner "United States" as they embark on a voyage to discover the elusive Open Polar Sea and explore the Arctic regions. Through this journey, readers encounter not only the challenges and dangers of polar navigation but also the wonders of Arctic nature. At the start of the book, Hayes describes the preparation for the expedition, detailing the support from various scientific societies and individuals. He reflects on his motivations for exploring the Arctic, the significance of understanding the Polar regions, and the anticipation of adventure. The narrative shares the initial moments of departure from Boston, the crew dynamics aboard the vessel, and early encounters with rough seas, icebergs, and the dramatic landscapes of Greenland as they make their way toward the Arctic Circle. Through vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, Hayes sets the stage for a journey marked by scientific inquiry and profound encounters with the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Tim Lindell, Tom Cosmas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2021-08-14