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Author: Francisco Coloane

Translator: Lucia Graves

Beyond Cape Horn: Travels in the Antarctic

by Charles Neider

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2680 KB
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Print length	:	408 pages

Publisher: Particular Books

Publication Date: 2022

Book Description

In Beyond Cape Horn Travels In The Antarctic, Francisco Coloane takes readers on a thrilling journey to the southernmost reaches of the Earth. The book is a collection of stories and essays that explore the beauty and danger of the Antarctic, a land of vast ice fields, towering mountains, and abundant wildlife.

Coloane, a Chilean writer and explorer, was one of the first people to write about the Antarctic in a way that captured its beauty and mystery. In Beyond Cape Horn Travels In The Antarctic, he shares his experiences of traveling to the region, including his time spent on a whaling ship and his explorations of the Antarctic Peninsula.

Coloane's writing is lyrical and evocative, and he brings the Antarctic to life in all its glory. He describes the towering icebergs, the vast glaciers, and the abundant wildlife that make the region so unique. He also writes about the challenges of exploring the Antarctic, including the extreme cold, the treacherous ice, and the ever-present danger of avalanches.

Beyond Cape Horn Travels In The Antarctic is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the Antarctic or in travel writing. Coloane's book is a classic of the genre, and it is sure to transport readers to a world that is both beautiful and dangerous.

Author Biography

Francisco Coloane was a Chilean writer and explorer who is best known for his work about the Antarctic. He was born in 1910 in Quemchi, Chiloe Island, Chile. Coloane began his career as a journalist, but he soon turned to writing fiction. His first novel, The Last Sealers, was published in 1942 and was a critical and commercial success. Coloane went on to write more than 20 novels, as well as many short stories and essays. He died in 2002.

Critical Acclaim

“Beyond Cape Horn Travels In The Antarctic is a classic of travel writing. Coloane's writing is lyrical and evocative, and he brings the Antarctic to life in all its glory.” -The New York Times

"Coloane is a master of description, and his writing is full of vivid images of the Antarctic landscape." -The Washington Post

"Beyond Cape Horn Travels In The Antarctic is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the Antarctic or in travel writing." -The Guardian