02272cam a22003013u 4500 22727 UtSlPG 20260610133525.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DL Du Chaillu, Paul B. (Paul Belloni), 1835-1903 The Land of the Long Night Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-09-22 Produced by Peter Vachuska, Chuck Greif, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Land of the Long Night" by Paul B. Du Chaillu is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. It chronicles the adventures of the author as he journeys towards the Arctic regions, exploring a land where the sun does not rise for weeks, while experiencing the harsh climates and unique cultures of the north. The narrative captures the essence of the author's wanderlust and determination, setting the stage for encounters with the Laplanders and their way of life. At the start of the book, Paul Du Chaillu reflects on his decision to travel to "The Land of the Long Night," expressing both excitement and homesickness as he navigates the wintery roads of Sweden. He describes his preparations for the journey, including acquiring warmer clothing and changing horses at post stations along the way. The opening chapters introduce the challenges of winter travel and set a vivid scene of deep snow and changing weather, all while highlighting the kindness of the Swedish people he meets. With a mix of personal introspection and lively descriptions, the beginning paints a compelling picture of the journey that lies ahead, inviting readers to share in his adventure through the Arctic wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Lapland -- Description and travel -- Juvenile literature https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22727 63844 63844