Letters From High Latitudes

<p>Letters From High Latitudes recounts the remarkable 1856 voyage of Lord Dufferin in the schooner yacht Foam to Iceland Jan Mayen and Spitzbergen. Penned with wit and keen observation Dufferin's letters provide a vivid snapshot of these remote and fascinating lands during the Victorian era. The narrative captures the spirit of adventure detailing encounters with the local populations descriptions of the stark yet beautiful landscapes and the challenges of navigating the Arctic seas. This edition offers readers a glimpse into the world of 19th-century exploration and the allure of the far north. Experience the thrill of discovery through the eyes of a seasoned traveler in this classic account of a journey to the edge of the world.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>