Brief History Of The Antarctic Exploration

Author : Roald Amundsen
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 542 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The South Pole written by Roald Amundsen and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-19 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The South Pole is a book by Roald Amundsen and it represents an interesting first-hand account of the Norwegian expedition's successful attempt to reach the South Pole in 1911. Amundsen spends a great deal of time talking about logistics and placing of depots in preparation for his polar attempt all the way from the preparation leading up to the initial sea voyage, the voyage itself and then the establishing of a camp at the Antarctic. Although they were lucky with the weather, and Amundsen attributed the success of the expedition to "good luck", it is obvious that the Norwegian expedition was well prepared and ready for the troubles ahead; the equipment, the sledges with well-trained dogs, the supply depots with seal meat at regular intervals along the route, the sunglasses to avoid snow blindness; it was all thought of in advance.

Author : Gerardo Bartolomé
Publisher : Ediciones Históricas
ISBN 13 : 6319035048
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Brief History of the Antarctic Exploration written by Gerardo Bartolomé and published by Ediciones Históricas. This book was released on 2024-03-03 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Antarctica, a continent like no other. Not only because of its beauty but also because of its unique history, without wars, kings or indigenous cultures. This book delves into its exploration, offering key insights into events and motivations. A concise overview, it's designed for those preparing for an Antarctic journey or seeking quick insights into its history. With over 150 images, it captures the essence of this exceptional place. For more in-depth explorations, additional resources are suggested in the final appendix. Explore Antarctica's history through a succinct and enjoyable reading experience.

Author : Nick Rennison
Publisher : Oldcastle Books
ISBN 13 : 1843440911
Total Pages : 135 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Short History of Polar Exploration written by Nick Rennison and published by Oldcastle Books. This book was released on 2013-11-19 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to Apsley Cherry-Garrard, one of the men who went to Antarctica with Captain Scott, 'Polar exploration is at once the cleanest and most isolated way of having a bad time that has ever been devised. ' Despite this there has never been a shortage of volunteers willing to endure the bad times in pursuit of the glory that polar exploration sometimes brings. Nick Rennison's compelling book tells the memorable stories of the men and women who have risked their lives by entering the white wastelands of the Arctic and the Antarctic, from the compelling tales of Scott, Shacklet on and Amundsen, to lesser known heroes such as Fridtjof Nansen and Robert Peary. A Short History of Polar Exploration also looks at the hold that the polar regions have often had on the imaginations of artists and writers in the last two hundred years examining the pain tings, films and literature that they have inspired.

Author : Matti Laineman
Publisher : Anova Books
ISBN 13 : 9781844860692
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A History of Arctic Exploration written by Matti Laineman and published by Anova Books. This book was released on 2009 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the character of the Arctic in a dramatic state of flux, and arguments over sovereignty once again rising to the surface, it is timely that a history of the exploration of this remote region be published. Wide-reaching in its scope and beautifully presented with artworks, maps and charts from the Nurminen Foundation and numerous European museums, private collections and archives, this is a full account of the many explorers from both East and West who attempted to find the North-West and North-East Passages, and to chart and document the region to enable the mythical North to gradually take shape and become part of the world picture. The story of man's skill and initiative in bringing an understanding to such an inhospitable part of the globe is described through the daring adventures of Viking sailors such as Erik the Red, navigators Barents and Bering, and explorers of the wilds such as Chelyuskin and Franklin. Equally, the stories of those disasterous voyages in search of the North-West and North-East Passages are presented in detail. The journeys of the great scientific explorers – Cook, Nordenskiold and Amundsen – remind the reader of the bravery of those who set their sights towards the uncharted North. Bravery and endurance were not sufficient for the almost incredible feats of Nansen and Peary. Success in extreme conditions was only achieved by those expeditions that appreciated the ferocity of nature and took example from the indigenous peoples – those who had lived in the North long before the coming of the Europeans.

Author : American Museum of Natural History
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Brief History of Antarctic Exploration written by American Museum of Natural History and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Gordon Elliott Fogg
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521361132
Total Pages : 510 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A History of Antarctic Science written by Gordon Elliott Fogg and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1992-09-24 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book to draw together a history of science in Antarctica.

Author : Evelyn Dowdeswell
Publisher : Capstone Classroom
ISBN 13 : 1432968912
Total Pages : 35 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Scott of the Antarctic written by Evelyn Dowdeswell and published by Capstone Classroom. This book was released on 2012 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines Antarctica and Robert Scott's epic expedition to the South Pole.

Author : Logan Marshall
Publisher : Philadelphia : J.C. Winston
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Story of Polar Conquest written by Logan Marshall and published by Philadelphia : J.C. Winston. This book was released on 1913 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Nick Rennison
Publisher : Oldacastle Books
ISBN 13 : 1843440911
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Short History of Polar Exploration written by Nick Rennison and published by Oldacastle Books. This book was released on 2014-05-01 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An absorbing history, bringing explorers' tales vividly to life Apsley Cherry-Garrard, one of the men who went to Antarctica with Captain Scott, said "Polar exploration is at once the cleanest and most isolated way of having a bad time that has ever been devised." Yet there has never been a shortage of volunteers willing to endure the bad times in pursuit of the glory that polar exploration sometimes brings. This compelling book tells the memorable stories of the men and women who have risked their lives by entering the white wastelands of the Arctic and the Antarctic, from the compelling tales of Scott, Shackleton, and Amundsen, to lesser known heroes such as Fridtjof Nansen and Robert Peary. This history also looks at the hold that the polar regions have often had on the imaginations of artists and writers in the last 200 years examining the paintings, films, and literature that they have inspired.

Author : Charles Neider
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Antarctica written by Charles Neider and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: