Exploring Polar Frontiers: A Historical EncyclopediaCovers the entire history of Arctic and Antarctic exploration, from the voyage of Pytheas ca. 325 B.C. to the present, in one convenient, comprehensive reference resource. * 511 A-Z biographical, geographical, and subject entries on polar exploration such as dogs, man-hauling, Elephant Island, South Georgia, and major explorers such as Sir John Franklin, Fridtjof Nansen, and Richard Byrd * Extensive collection of photographs, many taken by expedition participants * Vivid illustrations, including woodcuts and drawings * 20 maps detailing Arctic and Antarctic regions * Chronology of expeditions beginning with the voyage of Pytheas in 325 B.C. through the present |
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On the way, Birket-Smith continued his studies among the Caribou Inuit and
Chipewyan Indians. Bangsted stayed on to improve the archaeological and
zoological collections before leaving for Churchill on 28 December. Freuchen set
out for ...
On the way, Birket-Smith continued his studies among the Caribou Inuit and
Chipewyan Indians. Bangsted stayed on to improve the archaeological and
zoological collections before leaving for Churchill on 28 December. Freuchen set
out for ...
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Supplies were also dropped at Northice. Survey work and science continued
through the second year, as the expedition members worked hard to complete
their ambitious programs. During the fall, the seismic team continued using
explosives ...
Supplies were also dropped at Northice. Survey work and science continued
through the second year, as the expedition members worked hard to complete
their ambitious programs. During the fall, the seismic team continued using
explosives ...
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As Steger s party continued north, they found conditions improving, and when
they were lucky to strike a frozen lead heading directly toward the Pole, they
made 15 miles in less than three hours. But with the approach of spring,
temperatures ...
As Steger s party continued north, they found conditions improving, and when
they were lucky to strike a frozen lead heading directly toward the Pole, they
made 15 miles in less than three hours. But with the approach of spring,
temperatures ...
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| Tittel | Exploring Polar Frontiers: A Historical Encyclopedia Exploring Polar Frontiers: A Historical Encyclopedia, William James Mills, ISBN 1576074226, 9781576074220 |
| Forfatter | William James Mills |
| Utgave | illustrert |
| Utgiver | ABC-CLIO, 2003 |
| Original fra | University of Michigan |
| Digitalisert | 6. okt 2008 |
| ISBN | 1576074226, 9781576074220 |
| Lengde | 797 sider |
| Eksporter sitat | BiBTeX EndNote RefMan |