The Barque Future: Or Life In The Far North (1879)

By Jonas Lie

Book Overview

The Barque Future: Or Life In The Far North is a novel written by Jonas Lauritz Idemil Lie and first published in 1879. The story is set in the Arctic region, where a group of Norwegian sailors are stranded on an ice floe after their ship, the Barque Future, is destroyed in a storm. The sailors must struggle to survive in the harsh and unforgiving environment, facing extreme cold, hunger, and the constant threat of polar bears.The novel explores themes of survival, isolation, and the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity. It also delves into the relationships between the sailors, their individual struggles, and the bonds that form between them as they fight to stay alive.The Barque Future: Or Life In The Far North is a vivid and gripping portrayal of life in one of the most inhospitable places on Earth. It is a classic work of Scandinavian literature that has been translated into many languages and remains popular today.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: 1120727545
• ISBN13: 9781120727541
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"