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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... tion of the whaling potential of these islands . Larsen's chart was improved upon by RRS Discovery II in 1930. Further landings were made from RRS William Scoresby in November 1937 and from HMS Protector in March 1962. The most recent ...
... tion there , landing on 18 August 1898 and completing a cir- cumnavigation of the island the following day , during which the coast was charted . The identification of " Gillis Land " with White Island was not accepted by all , and ...
... tion of Antarctic landscapes , atmospheric effects , and wildlife . A qualified doctor , Wilson had also served as assistant physi- cian during the first expedition ; with Scott and Ernest Shack- leton , he had been among the party that ...
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