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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... scientific stations have been maintained at various times along this lengthy section of coast . Between February 1950 and January 1952 , John Giæver's Norwegian - British- Swedish Antarctic Expedition was based on the Quar Ice Shelf at ...
... scientific visit was made in 1997 from HMS Endurance during a comprehensive geological and biological survey of the South Sandwich Islands . See also : Bellingshausen , Fabian von ; Cook , James ( 1772-1775 ) ; Discovery Investigations ...
... scientific expedi- tions to Svalbard . Supported by royal and commercial patron- age , including the personal interest of King Oscar II and the sponsorship of industrialists such as Oscar Dickson , these expeditions culminated in ...
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MacMillan Donald 18741970 | 393 |
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