The Land of the Long Night
The Land of the Long Night, published in 1899 by the French-American explorer Paul Du Chaillu, recounts a winter journey through the far north of Scandinavia and Lapland, written for young readers. Du Chaillu, already known for his African explorations and his books on Scandinavia, travels by reindeer sledge and on skis through the months of darkness above the Arctic Circle, sharing the life of the Sami people in their huts and camps, learning their methods of herding and travel, and enduring storms and cold. His tone is warm and curious, and the illustrations add to a vivid picture of Arctic life. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Land of the Long Night
The Land of the Long Night by Paul B. Du Chaillu can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The Land of the Long Night online?
Yes. The Land of the Long Night opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is The Land of the Long Night free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of The Land of the Long Night is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The Land of the Long Night in the public domain?
Yes. The Land of the Long Night by Paul B. Du Chaillu is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Land of the Long Night?
About 4 h 31 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Land of the Long Night?
The Land of the Long Night by Paul B. Du Chaillu is filed under "Children's Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
