Isbn: 9781331884545 - american explorations in the ice zones: the expeditions of dehaven, kane, rodgers, hayes, hall, schwatka, and delong; the relief voyages for the ... cruises of captains long and raynor of the (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the history of American exploration in the Arctic regions, a field pioneered by the author. It traces the subject from the early 17th century, when the New World was still a mysterious place, through to the mid-19th century, when explorers were finally closing in on the North Pole. The author draws on the journals, letters, and other writings of these intrepid explorers to create a vivid and engaging account of their daring adventures and scientific discoveries. This book shines a light on the indomitable spirit of these explorers and the valuable contributions they made to our understanding of the Arctic. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…