Ancient Mariner

PUBLISHED TO GREAT REVIEWS in Canada, the US and the UK, Ancient Mariner tells the riveting story of how Samuel Hearne-a sailor at 12, a northern explorer at 24, an admirer of Native peoples-became the first European to reach the Arctic coast of North America. Yet, as Ken McGoogan reveals, Samuel Hearne's place in the history books has been a subject hotly disputed over the past two centuries. This fascinating saga, a skillful blend of literary detective work and finely imagined narrative, delights and surprises as it restores Hearne's rightful place in history. PREVIOUS EDITION: 0-00-200098-9 PRAISE FOR ANCIENT MARINER 'Brisk, readable books about great Englishmen don't come much better than this. The story of Samuel Hearne has something for everyone.' The Observer (UK) 'Compelling.... [ Ancient Mariner ] relates an often brutal tale with a surprising amount of grace and poetry.' Publishers Weekly

Product details

• Authors: Ken McGoogan
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.08.2004
• EAN: 9780006391579
• ISBN: 978-0-00-639157-9
• No. of pages: 352
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 203 mm x 25 mm
• Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Historical, 2003;2004;2005