Arthur Conan Doyle

The Captain of the Polestar

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Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - September 11th. - Lat. 81 degrees 40' N.; long. 2 degrees E. Still lying-to amid enormous ice fields. The one which stretches away to the north of us, and to which our ice-anchor is attached, cannot be smaller than an English county. To the right and left unbroken sheets extend to the horizon. This morning the mate reported that there were signs of pack ice to the southward. Should this form of sufficient thickness to bar our return, we shall be in a position of danger, as the food, I hear, is already running somewhat short. It is late in the season, and the nights are beginning to reappear. This morning I saw a star twinkling just over the fore-yard, the first since the beginning of May. There is considerable discontent among the crew, many of whom are anxious to get back home to be in time for the herring season, when labour always commands a high price upon the Scotch coast. As yet their displea-sure is only signified by sullen countenances and black looks, but I heard from the second mate this afternoon that they contemplated sending a deputation to the Captain to explain their grievance. I much doubt how he will receive it, as he is a man of fierce temper, and very sensitive about anything approaching to an infringement of his rights. I shall venture after dinner to say a few words to him upon the subject. I have always found that he will tolerate from me what he would resent from any other member of the crew. Amsterdam Island, at the north-west corner of Spitzbe-rgen, is visible upon our starboard quarter-a rugged line of volcanic rocks, intersected by white seams, which represent glaciers. It is curious to think that at the present moment there is probably no human being nearer to us than the Danish settlements in the south of Greenland - a good nine hundred miles as the crow flies. A captain takes a great responsibility upon him-self when he risks his vessel under such circumstances. No whaler has ever remained in these latitudes till so advanced a period of the year.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: 1st World Library - Literary Society
• Seitenzahl: 304
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. September 2004
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 431g
• ISBN-13: 9781595404084
• ISBN-10: 1595404082
• Artikelnr.: 21671580

Autorenporträt

Arthur Conan Doyle was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1859 and went on to become a renowned author, physician, and political activist. Though initially focusing on his medical career, Doyle found fame with his creation of Sherlock Holmes, a character that would become a cultural icon. Holmes's brilliant deductive reasoning and unconventional methods in solving mysteries captured the imagination of readers worldwide.Doyle's writing career was not limited to the Holmes stories. He also wrote historical novels, plays, and works of non-fiction, often exploring themes of spirituality and the supernatural. Despite his success, Doyle struggled with the overwhelming popularity of Holmes, which he once attempted to leave behind in favor of other literary pursuits.In addition to his literary career, Doyle was involved in various political and social issues, advocating for justice and serving as a public speaker. His belief in spiritualism led him to become a vocal supporter of its causes, although it was often a source of controversy. Arthur Conan Doyle passed away in 1930, leaving behind a legacy that has influenced countless works of fiction and continues to captivate audiences today.

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