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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Three days later, a Grasshopper weather station dropped at the Pole indicated
promising conditions, and all was in place for three planes to take off from
McMurdo: a Skymaster to act as pathfinder, a Douglas R-4D Skytrain to make the
landing ...
Three days later, a Grasshopper weather station dropped at the Pole indicated
promising conditions, and all was in place for three planes to take off from
McMurdo: a Skymaster to act as pathfinder, a Douglas R-4D Skytrain to make the
landing ...
Side 515
Ten days later, having reached the northern tip of Axel Heiberg Island, Peary
believed that he could see land in the far distance. This he named "Crocker Land
" for George Crocker, one of the most generous members of the Peary Arctic Club
.
Ten days later, having reached the northern tip of Axel Heiberg Island, Peary
believed that he could see land in the far distance. This he named "Crocker Land
" for George Crocker, one of the most generous members of the Peary Arctic Club
.
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Siple's Later Involvement in Antarctic Exploration During World War II, Siple
worked for the U.S. government, chiefly in the Office of the Quartermaster General
on the design and testing of clothing suitable for various parts of the world, ...
Siple's Later Involvement in Antarctic Exploration During World War II, Siple
worked for the U.S. government, chiefly in the Office of the Quartermaster General
on the design and testing of clothing suitable for various parts of the world, ...
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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 |