
audiobook
by Walter J. Clutterbuck, J. A. (James Arthur) Lees
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
2011-07-07
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1853–1937
Adventure, sharp observation, and a dry sense of humor run through these late-Victorian travel books. Their author ranged from Norway and British Columbia to Arctic waters, Ceylon, and Borneo, often illustrating his journeys with his own photographs.
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Best known for lively travel books full of outdoor adventure and dry humor, this late-Victorian writer turned journeys in Norway and British Columbia into enduring classics of sporting travel.
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