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Chasing the Sun or Rambles in Norway (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

R. M. Ballantyne

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9780484295598: Chasing the Sun or Rambles in Norway (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0484295594 ISBN 13: 9780484295598
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Follow a daring voyage north as a young merchant, Fred Temple, chases the sun to Norway.

A brisk, character-driven tale of ambition, friendship, and a voyage to the far north. Fred Temple schemes a three‑month trip with his crew, chasing a sun that never truly sets in summer seas. From bustling offices to stormy decks, the story blends humor with the grit of seamanship as the crew faces fierce weather, rugged landscapes, and unexpected trials. The voyage unfolds with vivid scenes of Norwegian farmlands, fjords, and island scenery, offering both excitement and quiet moments of discovery.

  • A bold nautical journey toward the Arctic Circle
  • Colorful characters and workplace humor
  • Dramatic storms, risky decisions, and close calls
  • Lush, travel‑ogled depictions of Norway’s coast and islands
Ideal for readers who enjoy classic nautical adventure with a light, human touch and vivid travel sketches.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0484295594
ISBN 13 
9780484295598
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
192
Rating
  • 3.69 out of 5 stars
    13 ratings by Goodreads