Cowan, Edward J.
Northern Lights: The Arctic Scots
- ISBN 13:
- 9781780277875
- author:
- Cowan, Edward J.
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Birlinn Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 3.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, General, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The remarkable story of Scotland's role in the discovery of the Northwest Passage has long been overlooked. This book sheds new light on the extensive contribution made by Scots to Arctic exploration, from significant figures such as John Ross and James Clark Ross, to medical doctor and natural historian John Richardson. From Stranraer to the Arctic regions, the Scots played a crucial role in the discovery of this long-sought trade route, which connects the Atlantic and Pacific. The book explores their experiences, including encounters with the Inuit people, who provided invaluable knowledge of the environment. It also delves into the awakening of the Scots to the magnificence and dread of the hyperborean regions, tracing the story from the early 19th century until the search for the missing Franklin expedition in the mid-20th century. Through the stories of these explorers and others, this book reveals a complex and often fraught history of discovery, inspiration, and exploitation.
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