Adventures Of Two Youths In The Open Polar Sea: The Voyage Of The Vivian To The North Pole And Beyond (1885)

By Thomas Wallace Knox

Book Overview

The Adventures Of Two Youths In The Open Polar Sea: The Voyage Of The Vivian To The North Pole And Beyond is a classic adventure novel written by Thomas Wallace Knox and first published in 1885. The book tells the story of two young boys, Walter and Harry, who embark on a perilous journey to the North Pole aboard the ship Vivian. The boys are accompanied by a team of experienced sailors, including Captain Mazard and the ship's doctor, Dr. Schubert.As the Vivian makes its way through the treacherous waters of the Arctic, the boys encounter a range of challenges and obstacles, including fierce storms, dangerous icebergs, and hostile polar bears. Despite these obstacles, they remain determined to reach their destination and explore the uncharted regions of the polar sea.Along the way, the boys and their crew discover a number of fascinating natural wonders, including the Aurora Borealis, the Midnight Sun, and the vast expanse of ice and snow that characterizes the Arctic landscape. They also encounter a number of indigenous peoples, including the Eskimos, who provide valuable assistance and guidance on their journey.As the Vivian nears the North Pole, the boys and their crew face their greatest challenge yet, as they must navigate through a maze of ice floes and treacherous currents to reach their ultimate destination. With the help of their crew and their own resourcefulness and courage, Walter and Harry are able to achieve their goal and become the first humans to reach the North Pole.The Adventures Of Two Youths In The Open Polar Sea is a thrilling and inspiring tale of adventure, courage, and perseverance in the face of extreme adversity. It remains a beloved classic of children's literature and a testament to the enduring human spirit.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165274086
• ISBN13: 9781165274086
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 1.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.3" x 11.0"