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Voyages of Delusion - The Quest for the Northwest Passage (Hardcover)
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Voyages of Delusion - The Quest for the Northwest Passage (Hardcover)
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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
vain-glorious 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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