Exploring Polar Frontiers: A Historical Encyclopedia [2 Volumes]Bloomsbury Academic, 11. des. 2003 - 797 sider Covers 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. By approaching polar exploration biographically, geographically, and topically, Mills reveals a number of intriguing connections between the various explorers, their patrons and times, and the process of discovery in all areas of the polar regions. Furthermore, he provides the reader with a clear understanding of the intellectual climate as well as the dominant social, economic, and political forces surrounding each expedition. Readers will learn why the journeys were undertaken, not just where, when, and how.
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... Mikkelsen was keen to continue the search for " Keenan Land . " Leffingwell , however , now wanted to devote his time to geology and Stefansson to anthropological research . When Storkerson deserted at Herschel Island , Mikkelsen opted ...
... Mikkelsen set out on 4 March 1910 , accompa- nied by Iversen , Laub , Olsen , and Poulsen . Progress was slow . Having lost so many dogs the previous fall , only twenty now remained , forcing the men to relay the sledges . On 25 March ...
... Mikkelsen blamed himself for not having thought to leave a message at this location stating where they were . At last , on 19 July 1912 , they were rescued by the Norwegian steamer Sjøblimsten . They had not seen another human being ...
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