The northwest passage nwp is the sea route to the pacific ocean through the arctic ocean. The map was compiled from data collected from a japanese radiometer on board an american spacecraft. Glyndwr williams for centuries british navigators dreamed of finding the northwest passage. It also revived popular interest in the story of the quest for the northwest passage. Search for arctic labyrinth books in the search form now, download or read books for free, just by creating an account to enter our library. The quest for the northwest passage kindle edition by williams, glyn, williams, glyn. It is also an unfolding opportunity for adventurous travel. From the tiny, woefullyequipped boats of the first tudor expeditions to the steampowered vessels of the victorian age and the icebreakers of the modern era, acclaimed naval historian glyn williams recounts a tale of heroism, folly, scurvy, frostbite, starvation and ships crushed in ice. The quest for the northwest passage by glyn williams. Told through the eyes of primary character langdon towne, much of the novel follows the exploits and character of robert rogers, the leader of rogers rangers, who were a colonial force fighting with the british during the french and indian war.
The northwest passage is an icechoked waterway with spectacular landscapes and a powerful history of naval endeavour. The quest for the northwest passage the elusive dream of locating the northwest passagean ocean route over the top of north america that promised a shortcut to the fabulous wealth of asiaobsessed explorers for centuries. A history of the search for the northwest passage from the 1500s through to the 1940s. Arctic labyrinth tells more than just the stories surrounding the northwest passage it is a look at how history is formed, the hoaxes and lies as well as the heroes and bravery. Williamss thrilling narrative delves into private letters and journals to expose the gritty reality behind the often selfserving accounts of those. Arctic labyrinth tells the story of how explorers, merchants, speculators, monarchs, scientists and charlatans all became caught up in this extraordinary quest. Expedition after expedition set off in search of a sea route connecting europe with asias riches. However, even after a northwest passage was discovered and successfully traversed, its practicality as a waterway for mercantile purposes was dismal. In arctic labyrinth, glyn williams author of the death of captain cook and voyages of delusion charts the major voyages of the north exploration. As a followup to the chefs best books read during 2016, im happy to read more. Williamss thrilling narrative delves into private letters and journals to expose the gritty reality behind the often selfserving accounts of those in charge. The russians, spanish, and french get a few mentions, but always framed as competition. Nothing escapes the scrutiny of glyn williams in his attempt to understand why the northwest passage caught the imagination of generations of explorers, and continues to do so. The quest for the northwest passage was a major initiative of the british admiralty by the nineteenth century, especially since the passage would cut through british territory in north america.
The search for the northwest passage by douglas wilkinson. Arctic labyrinth quest for northwest passage by glyn. The quest for the northwest passage by glyndwr williams 2010, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. By glyn williams, sophia costley other primary creator university of california press, 9780520269958, 462pp. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Arctic labyrinth by glyn williams overdrive rakuten. Last june, nasa and the japanese ministry of economy, trade and industry published a detailed topographic map of the earth, covering an unprecedented 99 per cent of the planets landmass. Glyndwr williams the elusive dream of locating the northwest passagean ocean route over the top of north america that promised a shortcut to the fabulous wealth of asiaobsessed explorers for centuries. In 1771 samuel hearne reached the arctic coast from hudson bay.
The eastern route along the arctic coasts of norway and siberia is accordingly called the northeast passage nep. The quest for the northwest passage glyn williams on. A history of exploration for the northwest passage by miller graf. Culled from extensive research of handwritten diaries and private journals, the arctic grail is the definitive book on the age of arctic exploration and adventure. Williams doesnt skimp on detailing the trials and deprivations of early attempts, but his focus is on how the methodology of attempts changed over time, and using documentary evidence to do so.
The quest for the northwest passage first edition by williams, glyn, williams, glyn isbn. The northwest passage download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Glyndwr williams as a result of global warming and the subsequent shrinking of arctic ice, for the first time in seafaring history a navigable northwest passage, linking the atlantic and pacific oceans, will open. Berry books is commited to a hassle free returns policy. This is the complete saga of the pursuit for two of the worlds greatest geographical prizesthe elusive passage linking the atlantic, the pacific, and the north pole. From the tiny, woefully equipped ships of the first tudor expeditions, to the icebreakers and nuclear submarines of the modern era, glyn williams describes how every form of ingenuity has been used to break through or try to get round the nightmarish ice barriers. Arctic labyrinth may well be the definitive work in the whole course of arctic discovery and the particular chimera that killed so many men the northwest passage. The centurieslong quest for an ocean passage across the top of the world led to numerous expeditions that. In arctic labyrinth, glyn williams charts the entire sweep of this extraordinary history, from the tiny, woefully equipped vessels of the first tudor expeditions to the twentiethcentury ventures that finally opened the passage. I was already somewhat familiar with many of the attempts at finding the northwest passage described in this book. For centuries british navigators dreamed of finding the northwest passage the route above north america that would open up the wealth of asia to british merchants. This is the first pierre berton book i have ever read and, having now done so, i cant imagine why i waited so long. More than 1 million books in pdf, epub, mobi, tuebl and audiobook formats. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The quest for the northwest passage hardcover 1 oct. Ships traveling west would enter the passage through baffin bay, pass through the canadian arctic archipelago by various routes, exit into the beaufort sea and then out into the pacific ocean through the chukchi sea and bering sea. Franklins doomed expedition ended in gruesome cannibalism. The quest for the northwest passage book online at best prices in india on. The quest for the northwest passage enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The elusive dream of locating the northwest passagean ocean route. Nothing escapes the scrutiny of glyn williams in his attempt to understand why the northwest passage caught the imagination of generations of explorers, and continues to do so today. Glyn williams has skilfully woven a clear narrative out of a tangled tale. This is a chronicle of the thousands of men in hundreds of illequipped ships sent to freeze in the crushing maze of ice above canada before it was realized that the passage could not be wished into existence. For nearly 400 years, the possibility of an open shipping route above north america. The american experience, the greely expedition, 2011. Northwest passage is an historical novel by kenneth roberts, published in 1937. Ritchie, author of captain kidd and the war against the pirates praise for.
The centurieslong quest for the fabled northwest passage rivals the story of antarctic exploration for heroism, drama, and tragedy. Although we now know that such passages are often choked by impassable ice. Arctic labyrinth tells this extraordinary story with great skill and brilliance. Cannibalism, frostbite, and the quest for the northwest. The quest for the northwest passage has 6 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. The quest for the northwest passage paperback march 1, 2010 by glyn williams author, sophia costley author. See all 10 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Mar 01, 2010 arctic labyrinth paperback the quest for the northwest passage.
The quest for the northwest passage by glyn williams hardback, 2009 at the best online prices at ebay. The quest for the northwest passage item condition. Arctic labyrinth by glyn williams paperback university of. Arctic labyrinth tells more than just the stories surrounding the northwest passageit is a look at how history is formed, the hoaxes and lies as well as the heroes and bravery. Ritchie, author of captain kidd and the war against the pirates praise for glyn williamss the prize of all the oceans. As a result of global warming and the subsequent shrinking of arctic ice, for the first time in seafaring history a navigable northwest passage, linking the atlantic. The quest for the northwest passage and the north pole, 18181909 berton, pierre on. We guarantee our books are as desribed on the website. The quest for the northwest passage and the north pole, 18181909. Finding such a route would mean trade opportunities, as well as the thrill of the exploration and discovery of. The map at the top of this page shows possible routes through the northwest passage. Arctic labyrinth quest for northwest passage by glyn williams.
Arctic labyrinth by glyn williams its the time of year when tillerman has to dig himself out of his house and here in london we even had a 10 minute flurry of snow that was gone 10 minutes later. The history of explorers searching for the northwest passage. The arctic grail covers a century of arctic exploration by the british, canadians, scandinavians, and americans. From the tiny, woefully equipped ships of the first tudor expeditions to the icebreakers and nuclear submarines of the modern era, glyn williams describes how every form of ingenuity has been used to break through or try to get round the nightmarish ice barriers. Early knowledge of the pacific northwest wikipedia. Arctic labyrinth may well be the definitive work in the whole course of arctic discovery and the particular chimera that killed so many menthe northwest passage.
Arctic labyrinth the quest for the northwest passage. Anyone wanting an introductory overview of one of the western worlds most enduring exploratory obsessions would previously have had to consult three or four books at a minimum. In the 1570s martin frobishers voyages were the forerunner of many such expeditions to try and find a northwest passage over the arctic and down into the pacific. The fivecentury dream of a trade route to asia by way of a shortcut through the arctic archipelago is, this book shows, finally a reality. Dueck wrote a book about the voyage called the new northwest passage. A true story of ambition, disaster, and endurance in the arctic wilderness by brian payton doubleday canada 2009, 352 pp.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading arctic labyrinth. The quest for the northwest passage and the north pole, 18181909 by pierre berton. The quest for the northwest passage, excellent book ebay. The northwest passage nwp is the sea route to the pacific ocean through the arctic ocean, along the northern coast of north america via waterways through the canadian arctic archipelago. Ritchie, author of captain kidd and the war against the pirates praise for glyn williamss the prize of all the oceans remarkable.
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