Exploring Polar Frontiers: A Historical EncyclopediaCovers 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. * 511 A-Z biographical, geographical, and subject entries on polar exploration such as dogs, man-hauling, Elephant Island, South Georgia, and major explorers such as Sir John Franklin, Fridtjof Nansen, and Richard Byrd * Extensive collection of photographs, many taken by expedition participants * Vivid illustrations, including woodcuts and drawings * 20 maps detailing Arctic and Antarctic regions * Chronology of expeditions beginning with the voyage of Pytheas in 325 B.C. through the present |
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Hecla and Griper in Winter Harbour, Melville Island (Parry, W.E. 1821. Journal of
a voyage for the discovery of a North-west Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific
. London: John Murray, p. 122) Sledging in Dove Bay for Danmarkshavn, ...
Hecla and Griper in Winter Harbour, Melville Island (Parry, W.E. 1821. Journal of
a voyage for the discovery of a North-west Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific
. London: John Murray, p. 122) Sledging in Dove Bay for Danmarkshavn, ...
Strana 423
This was found later the same year by Frederick Mecham and reported to Henry
Kellett at Dealy Island, where the latter had established winter quarters. Kellett
was able to arrange for the rescue of McClure's crew the following spring. Two of
...
This was found later the same year by Frederick Mecham and reported to Henry
Kellett at Dealy Island, where the latter had established winter quarters. Kellett
was able to arrange for the rescue of McClure's crew the following spring. Two of
...
Strana 592
Since Sedov did not intend St. Foka to winter in the Arctic, this did not cause him
great concern; nor did the fact that he could afford only fourteen sets of winter
clothing when there would be twenty-seven men on board. St. Foka was not
ready ...
Since Sedov did not intend St. Foka to winter in the Arctic, this did not cause him
great concern; nor did the fact that he could afford only fourteen sets of winter
clothing when there would be twenty-seven men on board. St. Foka was not
ready ...
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| Titul | Exploring Polar Frontiers: A Historical Encyclopedia Exploring Polar Frontiers: A Historical Encyclopedia, William James Mills, ISBN 1576074226, 9781576074220 |
| Autor | William James Mills |
| Vydání | ilustrované vydání |
| Vydavatel | ABC-CLIO, 2003 |
| Zdroj originálu: | Kalifornská univerzita |
| Digitalizováno | 8. květen 2009 |
| ISBN | 1576074226, 9781576074220 |
| Délka | Počet stran: 797 |
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