"The Open Polar Sea" by I. I. Hayes is an adventure story from the 1800s about a trip to the North Pole. It tells the story of Hayes and his team as they sail on a boat called the "United States" to find the Open Polar Sea and learn about the Arctic. The book shows the difficulties of sailing in icy waters and the amazing sights of the Arctic. It starts with Hayes getting ready for the trip and gathering support from scientists and others. He talks about why he wants to explore the Arctic and the excitement of going on an adventure. As the crew leaves Boston, the book describes what it's like on the ship, and it shares their first experiences with rough seas, huge icebergs, and the beautiful scenery of Greenland. Hayes uses strong descriptions and personal stories to prepare the reader for a trip filled with scientific discovery and powerful experiences with nature.
The Open Polar Sea A narrative of a voyage of discovery towards the North pole, in the schooner "United States"
By I. I. (Isaac Israel) Hayes
Embark on a 19th-century Arctic voyage where a determined crew faces treacherous ice and breathtaking landscapes in their quest for the legendary Open Polar Sea.
Summary
About the AuthorIsaac Israel Hayes was an American Arctic explorer, physician, and politician, who was appointed as the commanding officer at Satterlee General Hospital during the American Civil War, and was then elected, after the war, to the New York State Assembly.
Isaac Israel Hayes was an American Arctic explorer, physician, and politician, who was appointed as the commanding officer at Satterlee General Hospital during the American Civil War, and was then elected, after the war, to the New York State Assembly.
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