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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... early as the first winter . The highest peak , Mount Menzies ( 3,355 meters ) , was climbed on 20 December 1961 by a three - man party reaching the moun- tains by dog sledge . A comprehensive survey of the mountains together with the ...
... early breakup of the ice meant that he had to be airlifted back to Greenland , where he sledged from Academy Glacier , Inde- pendence Fjord , to Narssarssuaq , again assisted by dogs and airdrops , in a ninety - three - day journey ...
... early middle ages . In 1032 , Uleb is reported as having sailed from the Dvina River to the " Iron Gates . " Since Kara Gate is also known by this name , it seems likely that he came here , and from early on it is probable that the ...
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MacMillan Donald 18741970 | 393 |
Fiala Anthony 18691950 222 | 395 |
Malygin Stepan d 1764 | 399 |
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