The Magnetic North - Softcover

Robins, Elizabeth; Raimond, C. E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1419171232 ISBN 13: 9781419171239

Verlag: Kessinger Publishing Co, 2004

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The Magnetic North is a non-fiction book written by Elizabeth Robins. It is a memoir that chronicles her journey through the Arctic regions of Canada, Greenland, and Norway. The book is divided into three parts, with each part focusing on a different region. In the first part, Robins travels to Canada's Arctic regions, where she describes the harsh living conditions and the challenges faced by the Inuit people. She also explores the wildlife and the natural beauty of the region. In the second part, Robins travels to Greenland, where she encounters the indigenous people and learns about their way of life. She also explores the glaciers and icebergs of the region and describes the impact of climate change on the Arctic environment. In the third and final part, Robins travels to Norway, where she explores the history of Arctic exploration and the impact of human activity on the region. She also reflects on her own experiences and the lessons she has learned from her journey. Throughout the book, Robins provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, wildlife, and people she encounters. She also reflects on the cultural and environmental significance of the Arctic region and the importance of preserving it for future generations. The Magnetic North is a compelling and insightful memoir that offers a unique perspective on one of the world's most remote and fascinating regions.Of course they were bound for the Klondyke. Every creature in the North-west was bound for the Klondyke. Men from the South too, and men from the East, had left their ploughs and their pens, their factories, pulpits, and easy-chairs, each man like a magnetic needle suddenly set free and turning sharply to the North; all set pointing the self-same way since that July day in '97, when the Excelsior sailed into San Francisco harbour, bringing from the uttermost regions at the top of the map close upon a million dollars in nuggets and in gold-dust.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.

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Elizabeth Robins was an actress, playwright, author, and suffragist. She also wrote as C. E. Raimond. Elizabeth Robins, Charles Robins' first child with Hannah Crow, was born in Louisville, Kentucky. After experiencing financial troubles, her father left for Colorado, leaving the children in the care of their mother. When Hannah Crow was committed to an insane asylum, Elizabeth and the other children were taken to live with her grandmother in Zanesville, Ohio, where she received an education. Her grandma would provide her with The Complete Works of William Shakespeare as well as unfailing support in her endeavor to perform in New York City. Her father was a Robert Owen disciple with progressive political ideas. Despite the fact that her father was an insurance broker, he traveled frequently during her childhood, and in the summer of 1880, Robins followed him to mining camps while also attending theatre in New York and Washington. Elizabeth's brilliance made her one of her father's favorite children. He wanted her to attend Vassar College and study medicine. Robins saw her first professional play (Hamlet) when she was fourteen years old, and it sparked her desire to pursue an acting career. From 1880 to 1888, she would pursue an acting career in America.

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• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing Co
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2004
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1419171232
• ISBN 13: 9781419171239
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 512
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