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Este libro ofrece una visión detallada de las exploraciones realizadas en el Ártico en busca del Paso del Noroeste, desde el siglo XVI hasta el siglo XIX. Los autores describen las expediciones más destacadas, así como las dificultades y los peligros...

The Discovery of the North Pole is an enthralling first-hand account of Robert Edwin Peary's harrowing journey to the Earth's northernmost point. An American explorer and naval officer, Peary provides readers with an intimate understanding of the dangers...

Experience the thrill of adventure and exploration with this gripping account of the Second Arctic Expedition. Charles Francis Hall led the expedition, which set out to find the lost crew of the Franklin Expedition. Along the way, they encountered harsh...

In this gripping memoir, Adolphus Washington Greely recounts his three years of harrowing service in the Arctic. As part of the Lady Franklin Expedition, Greely and his team faced extreme conditions and hunger to achieve a historic goal: reaching the...

A visually stunning account of the British Antarctic Expedition of 1907, complete with beautifully rendered lithographs and etchings. Learn about the challenges faced by these intrepid explorers as they braved the icy wilderness in pursuit of scientific...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

"As fascinating and exciting as any adventure novel."-The Atlantic Monthly"Adventure aplenty here, not to mention execution, mutiny, starvation, suicide, and cannibalism."-Salon.com"Will easily net the aficionados of adventure and disaster tales...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

In 1845, John Franklin's Northwest Passage expedition disappeared. The expedition left a remarkable archive of performative remains that entice one to consider the tension between material remains and memory, to contemplate how affect influences...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

Epic Expedition Across AntarcticaFollow the great British explorer Ernest Shackleton and his expedition team on this epic journey as they attempt to become the first humans to reach the South Pole. This book is filled with adventure, drama, and...

Epic Expedition Across AntarcticaFollow the great British explorer Ernest Shackleton and his expedition team on this epic journey as they attempt to become the first humans to reach the South Pole. This book is filled with adventure, drama, and...

The book Antarctic Journal a Seaman's Record from 1947 contains the day-to-day observations of a young sailor assigned in 1947 to his first cruise, which was an historic expedition to map and study over twenty locations along the coast of Antarctica...

On February 10, 1911, we started for the South to establish depots, and continued our journey until April 11. We formed three depots and stored in them 3 tons of provisions, including 22 hundredweight of seal meat. As there were no landmarks, we had to...

The Arctic is opening. Global warming is leading to seasonal sea-ice retreat, which in turn opens hitherto impassable shipping routes and new areas for resource exploitation. Such changes are elevating the Arctic's geostrategic value and stoking...

This biography presents Cardinal Bessarion in his time and explores his personal perspective on his times and experience.

This book tells the incredible story of the Peary Relief Expedition in the Arctic. Accompanied by stunning illustrations and photographs, it offers readers a glimpse into the extreme challenges faced by these intrepid explorers. A fascinating read for...

This fascinating book tells the story of Arctic exploration in the early centuries of European history. Drawing on a wide range of primary sources, including diaries, journals, and official records, the authors offer a detailed and vivid account of the...

This riveting document lays out in detail the findings of a court of inquiry into the sinking of the exploring ship Jeannette in the Arctic Seas in 1881. Tracing the ship's ill-fated voyage and the subsequent search-and-rescue efforts, the report sheds...

""The Life and Work of the Rev. E. J. Peck Among the Eskimos"" by Arthur Lewis is a comprehensive biography of the Reverend Edward John Peck, a missionary who dedicated his life to spreading Christianity among the Inuit people of Canada's Arctic region...

Lieutenant George Washington De Long was an American explorer whose disastrous Arctic expedition in July of 1879 he set sail from San Francisco taking the Jeannette through the Bering Strait and heading for Wrangel Island, off the northeast coast of...

This well-researched book is the first biography of one of Canada's most remarkable botanists. Alf Erling Porsild (1901-1977) grew up on the Arctic Station in West Greenland and later served as curator of botany at the National Museum of Canada. He collec

Mentioned in BBC News: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-24281727Benjamin Leigh Smith discovered and named dozens of islands in the Arctic but published no account of his pioneering explorations. He refused public accolades and sent stand-ins to delive

In this timely new book, international scholars and military professionals come together to explore the strategic consequences of the thawing of the Arctic. Their analyses of efforts by governments and defence, security, and coast guard organizations to a

"Far north, hidden behind grim barriers of pack ice, are lands that hold one spellbound. Gigantic imaginary gates, with hinges set in the horizon, seem to guard these lands. Slowly the gates swing open, and one enters another world where men are insignifi

The Nunavut Land Claims Agreement became law in 1993. Claiming Nunavut traces the Nunavut Inuit Land Claim from its roots in 1971 to the birth of Nunavut in 1999. From the mid 1500's onwards, the Inuit of Canada's Eastern Arctic began to experience the...

This historical account documents the first Swedish voyages to the Spitsbergen and Jan Mayen Archipelagos in the mid-19th century. The book includes detailed observations of animal and plant life, as well as geological surveys and meteorological data. A...

Ce livre raconte l'histoire des expéditions polaires à la recherche de l'explorateur britannique Sir John Franklin. L'auteur a suivi ces expéditions en mer et offre un aperçu fascinant de la vie à bord des navires et des défis logistiques et...

This incredible book tells the story of Fridtjof Nansen's epic voyage of exploration to the Arctic in 1893-1896. It provides a fascinating insight into one of the greatest polar expeditions of all time, and includes detailed accounts of the experiences...

Dieses Buch ist ein wissenschaftlicher Reisebericht über die zweite deutsche Nordpolexpedition unter der Leitung von Kapitän Karl Koldewey. Es bietet detaillierte Informationen über die Geographie, das Klima und die Fauna der Arktis sowie über die...

This book provides a fascinating glimpse into the early explorations of the Arctic region. It includes accounts of Dutch and English voyages to Spitsbergen in the 17th century, as well as a history of the region by Hessel Gerritsz. Anyone interested in...

Dieses Buch berichtet von der zweiten deutschen Nordpolarfahrt unter der Führung des Kapitän Koldewey. Es handelt sich um eine historische Abhandlung, die Einblicke in die Entdeckungsreisen des 19. Jahrhunderts bietet.This work has been selected by...

Rejoignez l'expédition antarctique française de 1908 à 1910 sous le commandement du Dr Jean Charcot. Ce livre regroupe des photographies, des cartes et des témoignages pour une immersion totale.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...

An account of the 1868 Swedish Polar Expedition, including its journey aboard the steamship Sophia and its scientific discoveries in the Arctic regions.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge...

In 1879, the USS Jeannette set out on a mission to explore the Arctic, but it became trapped in ice and eventually sank, leaving its crew stranded in the frozen wilderness. This book, written by one of the survivors, provides a gripping account of the...

This fascinating study of Arctic hunting practices offers a unique perspective on the culture and traditions of the Inuit people. It provides a detailed exploration of hunting techniques, tools, and methods, and is illustrated with a range of compelling...

Nesta obra, encontramos informações sobre a vida e as tradições dos povos nativos de Groenlândia. O autor também discute as missões cristãs que foram realizadas na ilha e seus impactos na cultura local. Este livro é uma valiosa fonte de informações sobre...

At the center of Byzantine society, fifteen-year old orphaned Anna Dalassena lives with her grandparents among the most powerful men and women in Constantinople. But the cutthroat politics of the Great Palace sends the family into exile in a distant...