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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... achieved by Ross in 1859 was 500 miles in thirty - seven days . Twelve sailors pulled two sledges led by Ross and Leopold McClintock . It was to be McClintock's role to make a system of man - hauling . Five hundred miles may have been ...
... achieved 87 ° 47'N . Bartlett estimated that from there it would take him eight days to reach the Pole , assuming marches of similar length to those achieved immediately prior to his return . Peary claimed to have reached the Pole in ...
... achieved the first unsupported ascent of Ever- est - and did it solo , with no oxygen and no Sherpa help , an astounding endeavor and clearly more arduous than the Hillary - Norgay climb . But Messner used parts of the routes pioneered ...
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MacMillan Donald 18741970 | 393 |
Fiala Anthony 18691950 222 | 395 |
Malygin Stepan d 1764 | 399 |
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