"The Land of Desolation: Being a Personal Narrative of Observation and Adventure in Greenland" by I. I. (Isaac Israel) Hayes is a captivating account of an expedition to Greenland in the summer of 1869, where the crew seeks to record the landscape and learn about the history of the land. Readers are immediately thrust into a harrowing voyage aboard the ship "Panther" through icy seas, revealing a harsh yet breathtaking land, evoking both the challenges faced by explorers and the grand splendor of the Arctic. Hayes masterfully weaves together his personal observations, the ship's crew interaction with local inhabitants, and historical insights into the ancient Norse settlements of Greenland, like the ones started by Eric the Red, connecting their experiences to those of past explorers and enriching the understanding of a remote world.
The Land of Desolation: Being a Personal Narrative of Observation and Adventure in Greenland
By I. I. (Isaac Israel) Hayes
A ship braves icy waters to explore Greenland, where a team records the landscape and uncover the story of a lost Norse civilization.
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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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