Voyages of Delussion

Williams, G: 2002 UK, hardcover with dust jacket. 467 pages, illustrated. The book Voyages of Delusion; The Quest for the Northwest Passage by Glyn Williams chronicles the 18th-century European expeditions in search of a navigable route through the Arctic to the Pacific, driven by dreams of wealth and fame. It vividly portrays the tragic misadventures of these ill-fated voyages, highlighting the contrast between the ambitions of their sponsors and the suffering of the crews. ISBN 9780002571814 In very good condition.