Publisher's Synopsis
Thulia: A Tale of the Antarctic is a novel written by James Croxall Palmer and first published in 1843. The story follows the adventures of a group of explorers who set out on a voyage to the Antarctic in search of new discoveries and scientific knowledge. The protagonist of the story is a young man named Edward who becomes the captain of the ship Thulia after the sudden death of its previous captain. As the expedition progresses, the crew of the Thulia face various challenges and dangers, including harsh weather conditions, treacherous icebergs, and encounters with hostile wildlife. Along the way, they discover new species of animals and plants, and make important scientific observations about the Antarctic environment. The novel also explores themes of courage, perseverance, and the human desire for knowledge and adventure. The characters of the story are well-developed and the plot is full of suspense and excitement. Overall, Thulia: A Tale of the Antarctic is a captivating adventure novel that offers a vivid portrayal of the harsh and beautiful landscape of the Antarctic, as well as a compelling story of human exploration and discovery.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.
