A Yacht Voyage. Letters from High Latitudes; Being Some Account of a Voyage in the Schooner Yacht "Foam," 85 O. M. to Iceland, Jan Mayen, and Spitzbergen, in 1856

Boston: Ticknor and Fields, 1859. Hard Cover. Good. Loss to spine head and to spine base, board corners and edges rubbed, front free endpaper missing. 1859 Hard Cover. 406, 16 pp. "Letters from High Latitudes" is a travelogue written by The Marquess of Dufferin, also known as Lord Dufferin, about his voyage on the schooner yacht "Foam" in 1856 to Iceland, Jan Meyen, and Spitzbergen. The book is written in the form of letters to his mother and sisters, providing vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people, and wildlife he encountered on his journey. Lord Dufferin's writing style is engaging, humorous, and at times, self-deprecating. The book is a fascinating account of an adventurous journey through some of the most remote and inhospitable regions of the world. It provides valuable insights into the culture and customs of the people living in these regions, as well as the challenges faced by explorers and adventurers of the time. Lord Dufferin's love for nature and his appreciation for the beauty of the natural world are evident throughout the book.