“the story of the Cape Horn region, including the straits of Magellan, from the days of the first discoverers, through the glorious age of sail, to the present time; recounting the exploits of Magellan, Drake, Schouten, Fitzroy, Darwin, Melville, and many others, including the author's own experiences; wherein many new facts are brought to light, an important geographical discovery is made, and several great heroes of the sea, foremost of them John Davis, are for the first time given their due.”