The Great White Way;a Record of an Unusual Voyage of Discovery, and Some Romantic Love Affairs Amid Strange Surroundings
1901
The Great White Way;a Record of an Unusual Voyage of Discovery, and Some Romantic Love Affairs Amid Strange Surroundings
1901
Adventure, Novels
The Great White Way, published in 1901 by Albert Bigelow Paine, is an adventure novel that follows Nicholas Chase, a man inspired by generations of sea captains, as he embarks on an ambitious expedition to the South Pole. Driven by dreams of discovery and romantic encounters, Chase is joined by a diverse cast, including a wealthy real estate mogul and a scientific mind. The novel explores themes of idealism and ambition against the backdrop of skepticism from the scientific community regarding the existence of a habitable land beyond the icy barrier. This work is notable for its early 20th-century perspective on exploration and adventure in science fiction.
