The Official Report of the Recent Arctic Expedition |
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| Author:
| Nares, George S. |
| Series title: | Cambridge Library Collection - Polar Exploration Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-108-04153-9 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2011 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $36.95 |
Book Description:
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This 1876 publication records the voyage of the British ships Alert and Discovery towards the North Pole in 1875-6. Containing striking descriptions of treacherous waters and icy landscapes, together with details of the logistical complexities and human costs of the expedition, it documents an unprecedented achievement in Polar exploration.
This 1876 publication records the voyage of the British ships Alert and Discovery towards the North Pole in 1875-6. Containing striking descriptions of treacherous waters and icy landscapes, together with details of the logistical complexities and human costs of the expedition, it documents an unprecedented achievement in Polar exploration.