Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1333608578 ISBN 13: 9781333608576
Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the gripping story of a daring journey across the vast and unforgiving Greenland ice sheet. The author, a skilled skier and zoologist, recounts his meticulous preparations, driven by a determination to explore a region deemed virtually impassable. He shares the challenges he faced in assembling a team of daring men, including a pair of Lapps, who, despite their initial trepidation, proved to be valuable companions. He then details the intricate process of equipping the expedition for the harsh conditions they would face, including the design of sledges that had to be both lightweight and robust. The book further provides a fascinating glimpse into the authorââ â¢s early encounters with the harsh beauty of the Arctic landscape and his growing conviction that a crossing was not only possible, but necessary. The author delves into the rich history of attempts to conquer the Greenland ice, highlighting the shortcomings of earlier expeditions, and his own unique approach, informed by his understanding of the challenges and opportunities presented by the unforgiving environment. This captivating tale explores the limits of human endurance and the rewards of bold exploration, offering a unique perspective on the human spirit in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1333608578 ISBN 13: 9781333608576
Anbieter: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, USA
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1333608578 ISBN 13: 9781333608576
Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.