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100 1 _aDu Chaillu, Paul B.
_q(Paul Belloni),
_d1835-1903
245 1 4 _aThe Land of the Long Night
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-09-22
508 _aProduced by Peter Vachuska, Chuck Greif, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLapland -- Description and travel -- Juvenile literature
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22727
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