Project Gutenberg 2009-09-20 Public domain in the USA. 270 Leacock, Stephen 1869 1944 Leacock, Stephen Butler 15013478 Adventurers of the Far North: A Chronicle of the Frozen Seas Produced by Al Haines "Adventurers of the Far North: A Chronicle of the Frozen Seas" by Stephen Leacock is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book delves into the explorations of the Arctic and the notable figures who ventured into its frosty depths, including the likes of Sir John Franklin and Alexander Mackenzie. It highlights the daring and often perilous efforts of these explorers as they sought to unravel the mysteries of the northern seas and landscapes. The opening of the book sets the stage for a rich exploration of Canada's northern territories, describing the contrasting bountiful south and the harsh, desolate north. It paints vivid imagery of a land bound by ice, the fierce Arctic winds, and the unknown journeys that awaited the adventurers. The narrative quickly shifts to the Elizabethan navigators who, in their quest for wealth and new trade routes, launched expeditions into the foreboding icy waters. The text introduces significant historical figures and foreshadows their attempts to navigate the North-West Passage, encapsulating the ambitions and challenges faced during this era of exploration. It begins to build a compelling backdrop for discussing the famous voyages that shaped the understanding of the Arctic regions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Arctic regions Northwest, Canadian -- Description and travel G Text Category: Adventure Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Other 255770 2025-08-12T10:18:30.241676 text/html 241002 2021-01-05T16:40:42 text/html 1619433 2025-08-12T10:18:38.792634 application/epub+zip 1620073 2025-08-12T10:18:34.358677 application/epub+zip 150708 2025-08-12T10:18:32.835689 application/epub+zip 1334744 2025-08-12T10:18:41.865667 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1311478 2025-08-12T10:18:37.604667 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 282604 2022-09-14T04:11:05.193818 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 211568 2025-08-12T10:18:29.577715 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 211251 2021-01-05T16:40:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 211318 2021-01-05T16:40:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20641 2025-08-12T10:18:42.030628 application/rdf+xml 24578 2025-08-12T10:18:33.348672 image/jpeg 4866 2025-08-12T10:18:33.090675 image/jpeg 78950 2021-01-05T16:40:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 1485193 2021-01-05T16:40:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 78927 2021-01-05T16:40:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 1582201 2025-08-12T10:18:30.287679 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia