The great white way; a record of an unusual voyage of discovery, and some romantic love affairs amid strange surroundings

"The Great White Way" by Albert Bigelow Paine is an early 20th-century narrative about Nicholas Chase, a dreamer inspired by a lineage of sea captains, who sets out on a daring journey to the South Pole hoping for discovery and love. Along the way, he gathers a diverse crew, including a rich real estate tycoon, his daughter, and a brilliant scientist. After deciding to follow his lifelong fascination with the South Pole, Chase faces disbelief from scientists, but he manages to win over the support of Chauncey Gale and his daughter, Edith. With his crew gathered and his spirit unyielding, Chase embarks on an unlikely adventure into the unknown, motivated by the promise of the undiscovered and driven by hope.