The Northwest Passage

The Seafarers

by Brendan Lehane

This volume in The Seafarers series tells of the expeditions in search of the Northwest Passage which connects the North Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, vividly describing the explorers' experiences.

Genres: History, American History

176 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1981

Reviews

[Nick]

Gee’s, these guys did it tough. Snow, ice, icebergs, frostbite, scurvy, getting lost, iced in for months, living closely together, hunger, dying. All in the name of finding a route through the Arctic from the Atlantic to the Pacific in the name of exploration. It’s an exciting story but give me armchair exploration any day.

[Wish Bear]

"A Voyage of Wonder and Wind"
Review by Wish Bear

I didn’t just read The Northwest Passage—I lived it. Brendan Lehane’s storytelling swept me into the icy winds and uncharted waters of the Arctic like a gust in full sail. Each page was a compass point, each chapter a new horizon. I could almost hear the creak of wooden hulls and the call of distant gulls.

By the time I turned the last page, I wasn’t just inspired—I was ready. Ready to gather a crew, chart a course, and take The Cloud Clipper on an adventure of our own. This book didn’t just teach me history—it reminded me why I dream.

If you’ve ever felt the pull of the unknown or the thrill of a map unrolled on a table, this one’s for you.

[Eric Timar]

Just a note that this book has six entries here on Goodreads. I'm using this one since it has the most ratings by far.