Excerpt from The Frozen Zone and Its Explorers: A Comprehensive History of Voyages, Travels, Adventures, Disasters, and Discoveries in the Arctic Regions, Including Recent German and Swedish Expeditions; Captain Nare's English Expedition; Prof. Nordenskiold's Discovery of a North-East Passage
So long sighed for, so hard served for, as this Queen, was never none, Since the days of brave adventure and true service first begun.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book compiles a comprehensive history of Arctic exploration, ranging from the era of the Vikings to recent German and Swedish expeditions. The author, a renowned Arctic explorer himself, combines firsthand accounts and historical research to create a rich narrative. The book navigates through early Scandinavian voyages, documenting the discovery of Iceland, Greenland, and North America. It chronicles the age of exploration and whaling in the Arctic, fraught with tales of bravery and tragedy. The author sheds light on the lost Franklin expedition and the subsequent search efforts. This book offers a glimpse into the lives and motivations of explorers driven by scientific curiosity, the pursuit of new lands, and the desire for adventure. It explores the interplay between exploration and the natural environment, highlighting the harsh conditions and dangers that these adventurers faced. It is a testament to human resilience and the indomitable spirit of those who ventured into the frozen wilderness 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282112660_0
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