Exploring Polar Frontiers: A Historical Encyclopedia [2 Volumes]Bloomsbury Academic, 11. 12. 2003 - Počet stran: 797 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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... Nares and for this reason was included in the award despite failing to locate Nares . This circular medal , struck in silver and also showing a sailing vessel among ice floes on its reverse , is suspended from a pure white ribbon . In ...
... Nares , George ( 1831-1915 ) The British naval officer George Nares led two expeditions to the polar regions . As captain of HMS Challenger , he had the privilege of commanding what became known ... Nares , George Nares, George (1831-1915),
... Nares now sta- tioned himself in the crow's nest , from where he conned his ships north , keeping to the western side of Kane Basin and Kennedy Channel , where previous explorers had reported bet- ter conditions . Given the real danger ...
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MacMillan Donald 18741970 | 393 |
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