02424cam a22003373u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500006001051000034001112450048001452640051001933000047002443360026002913370026003173380036003435000031003795080067004105201381004775340045018586530024019036530022019276530048019497000030019978560042020279990017020693482UtSlPG20260610133113.0mcr n260607r2002||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aG1 aHakluyt, Richard,d1552?-161610aVoyages in Search of the North-West Passage 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2002  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2002-10-01  aTranscribed from the 1892 Cassell & Co. edition by David Price  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aVoyages and travels  aNorthwest Passage  aArctic regions -- Discovery and exploration1 aMorley, Henry,d1822-189440uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3482  c45553d45553