Briefe aus dem hohen Norden by Elias Haffter
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"Briefe aus dem hohen Norden" by Elias Haffter is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the author's journey aboard the HAPAG steamship "Auguste Viktoria" to Spitzbergen in July 1899, providing insights into the breathtaking landscapes of Norway and the Arctic, as well as the experiences encountered along the way. The narrative is structured around letters the author sent back home, which are a blend of personal
reflections and descriptions of the voyage's highlights and challenges. At the start of the narrative, the author sets the scene aboard the ship before embarking on their adventure. He describes the ship, the diverse group of passengers, and the initial leg of the journey along the stunning Norwegian coastline. The beauty of the Hardangerfjord, with its steep mountain walls and impressive glaciers, is vividly portrayed. Haffter's writing captures both the natural splendor of the surroundings and the engaging atmosphere among the passengers as they eagerly anticipate their destination, setting the tone for a captivating exploration of the North. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Haffter, Elias, 1803-1861 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Briefe aus dem hohen Norden Eine Fahrt nach Spitzbergen mit dem HAPAG-Dampfer "Auguste Viktoria" im Juli |
| Credits |
Produced by Marc-Andre Seekamp and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | DL: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Northern Europe, Scandinavia |
| Subject | Arctic regions |
| Subject | Norway -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Spitsbergen Island (Norway) -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Svalbard (Norway) -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44971 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-44971-5 |
| Release Date | Feb 20, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 440 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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