
audiobook
by J. A. (James Arthur) Lees, Walter J. Clutterbuck
PLATES
WOODCUTS IN TEXT.
HISTORY.
GEOGRAPHY.
LANGUAGES.
MATHEMATICS.
EXTRA SUBJECTS.
NORWAY
CHAPTER I. THE VOYAGE. - July 8.—
CHAPTER II. CHRISTIANIA. - Sunday, July 11.—
Set against the dramatic fjords and crystal‑clear lakes of late‑19th‑century Norway, this lively travel memoir follows three companions on a quest for trout, reindeer, and unforgettable scenery. The narrative is anchored by the lank, world‑worn “Skipper,” whose dry humor and reflective musings reveal a man constantly measuring his own successes against the raw grandeur of the landscape. Alongside him, the cheerful and indefatigable “Esau” brings a hearty appetite for both food and adventure, serving as the expedition’s unwitting paymaster and comic foil.
Together they navigate roaring rapids, camp under the aurora, and wrestle with the challenges of remote wilderness travel, all rendered with vivid detail and a wry, observational tone. Their interactions with locals, the occasional mishap on a canoe, and the sheer awe of towering peaks create a portrait of camaraderie that feels both timeless and intimately human. Listeners will be drawn into the crisp mountain air, the crackle of Norwegian fire‑places, and the gentle rivalry that fuels their unforgettable journey.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (425K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Louise Hope, Chris Curnow, thanks to Tor Martin Kristiansen for the illustration images, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
Release date
Jul 7, 2011
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
b. 1852
A Victorian travel writer and barrister, he is best remembered for lively books that turned outdoor adventure into entertaining reading. His journeys through Norway and British Columbia helped capture the curiosity and confidence of late 19th-century travel writing.
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1853–1937
A lively English travel writer and photographer, he turned long journeys into witty, observant books that still feel fresh today. He is best remembered for co-writing the much-loved Norwegian travel classic Three in Norway (by two of them).
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