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Voyages of Delusion: The Quest for the Northwest Passage

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The eighteenth century―the Age of Reason―was characterized by determined attempts by philosophers, scientists, and political theorists to dispel myth, superstition, and ignorance. But the Age of Reason also witnessed some of the most irrational and vainglorious attempts by sailors and speculators to find a navigable Northwest Passage that would lead through the icy seas of the Arctic from Hudson Bay to the wealth of the Pacific Ocean. Lured by the promise of fame and riches, men endured paralyzing cold, malnutrition, and terrifying storms. Many lives and fortunes were lost in the quest for the elusive "maritime philosopher’s stone."

In this gripping work of narrative history, Glyn Williams describes the adventures and mishaps of these misguided expeditions. Vividly written and replete with fascinating characters, Voyages of Delusion is a riveting contribution to the history of North American exploration.

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Autorius: Glyn Williams
Leidėjas: Yale University Press
Išleidimo metai: 2003
Knygos puslapių skaičius: 496
ISBN-13: 9780300098662
Formatas: 8.72 x 5.74 x 1.5 inches. Knyga kietu viršeliu
Kalba: Anglų

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