Project Gutenberg 2002-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 240 Hakluyt, Richard 1616 Hackluyt, Richard Morley, Henry 1822 1894 Voyages in Search of the North-West Passage Transcribed from the 1892 Cassell & Co. edition by David Price "Voyages in Search of the North-West Passage" by Richard Hakluyt is a historical account written in the late 19th century that delves into the exploration attempts of bold mariners during the Elizabethan era who sought a passage to the East by navigating the Arctic. The text explores the perilous voyages made to chart the North-West Passage, detailing the ambitious spirit of exploration and the harsh realities of Arctic travel that were faced by sailors as they confronted ice, storms, and the daunting nature of the sea. The opening of this work reflects on previous Arctic voyages, quoting from accounts of explorers like Hugh Willoughby and Sir John Franklin. It recounts a voyage undertaken by a "Phantom Ship" venturing through treacherous ice, exploring the natural beauty and dangers of the Arctic Sea. The narrative vividly describes the struggle against natural obstacles, including icebergs and weather conditions, while also mentioning the hopes of discovering a shorter route to rich trade areas. Hakluyt offers historical context by referencing the fates of early explorers, emphasizing the intersecting themes of bravery, scientific inquiry, and the toll of exploration on human life. The initial chapters set the stage for a deeper exploration of the North-West Passage and the maritime challenges of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Voyages and travels Northwest Passage Arctic regions -- Discovery and exploration G Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - British Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) 315660 2025-08-02T07:57:30.327541 text/html 311401 2007-12-27T18:01:59 text/html 208854 2025-08-02T07:57:37.460454 application/epub+zip 210735 2025-08-02T07:57:33.726472 application/epub+zip 173410 2025-08-02T07:57:32.418570 application/epub+zip 448530 2025-08-02T07:57:40.313450 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 429179 2025-08-02T07:57:36.726530 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 390796 2022-09-02T10:23:30.820530 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 303709 2025-08-02T07:57:29.836536 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 303508 2007-12-27T18:03:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19670 2025-08-02T07:57:40.447482 application/rdf+xml 22363 2025-08-02T07:57:33.042494 image/jpeg 4767 2025-08-02T07:57:32.753480 image/jpeg 111162 2007-12-27T18:03:13 application/octet-stream application/zip 110176 2007-12-27T18:03:13 application/octet-stream application/zip 206722 2025-08-02T07:57:30.353520 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 en.wikipedia