Adventures In Polar Reading
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Author |
: David H. Stam |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 256 |
Release |
: 2022-01-05 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1605830844 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781605830841 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (44 Downloads) |
Synopsis Adventures in Polar Reading by : David H. Stam
Based in part on his own naval experience, including duty in Antarctica, and informed by extensive archival and secondary research, David Stam's book examines the printed needs of several polar expeditions, including those of Adolphus Greely in the International Polar Year 1881-83 in northernmost Canada. Stam's study also includes analysis of shipboard- and expedition-based periodicals throughout the so-called Heroic Age of exploration (ca. 1880-1921); a definitive essay on the enduring books of Ernest Shackleton's legendary journey aboard the Endurance; a parallel study of the primarily religious literature distributed as Loan Libraries of the American Seamen's Friend Society; and, finally, an account of the three libraries assembled by Richard Evelyn Byrd for the successive bases at Little America (1929-41). The volume is bookended by chapters that provide an autobiographical account of how Adventures in Polar Reading came to be written and extensive suggestions pointing the way to topics of research that Stam's methodology might enable for other scholars.
Author |
: Joanna Kafarowski |
Publisher |
: Dundurn |
Total Pages |
: 489 |
Release |
: 2017-11-04 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781459739727 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1459739728 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (27 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Polar Adventures of a Rich American Dame by : Joanna Kafarowski
The first comprehensive biography of Louise Arner Boyd — the intrepid American socialite who reinvented herself as the leading female polar explorer of the twentieth century. Born in the late 1880s to a gritty mining magnate who made his millions in the California gold rush and a well-bred mother descended from one of New York’s distinguished families, society beauty Louise Arner Boyd was raised during a glittering era. After inheriting a staggering family fortune, she began leading a double life. She fell under the spell of the north in the late 1920s after a sailing excursion to the Arctic Ocean. Over the next three decades, she achieved international notoriety as a rugged and audacious polar explorer while maintaining her flamboyant lifestyle as a leading society woman. Yet despite organizing, financing, and directing seven daring Arctic expeditions between 1926 and 1955, she is virtually unknown today.
Author |
: Samantha Seiple |
Publisher |
: Scholastic Inc. |
Total Pages |
: 167 |
Release |
: 2013-09-24 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780545562775 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0545562775 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (75 Downloads) |
Synopsis Byrd & Igloo: A Polar Adventure by : Samantha Seiple
From the author of GHOSTS IN THE FOG comes a story that will appeal to lovers of history, adventure, and dogs. BYRD & IGLOO will be the first narrative nonfiction book to tell the daring adventures of legendary polar explorer and aviator Richard Byrd and his lovable dog explorer, Igloo. Byrd is known for being the first to fly a plane over the North and South Poles, while Igloo is famous for being the only dog to explore both the North and South Poles. The adventures of Byrd and Igloo opened the door for science and research in the Antarctic. Featuring direct quotes from letters, diaries and interviews, newspaper clippings, expedition records, maps, charts, as well as never-before-seen photos, it will give the complete story of the explorers' journey. Though rooted in history with evidence from many museums and research centers, Byrd & Igloo will be exciting in tone, making it accessible and interesting for young readers.
Author |
: Catherine Nichols |
Publisher |
: Children's Press(CT) |
Total Pages |
: 52 |
Release |
: 2003 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0516229206 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780516229201 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (06 Downloads) |
Synopsis Polar Adventures by : Catherine Nichols
Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.
Author |
: Charles Kuralt |
Publisher |
: London : Hutchinson |
Total Pages |
: 193 |
Release |
: 1969 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0090966104 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780090966103 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (04 Downloads) |
Synopsis To the Top of the World by : Charles Kuralt
Author |
: Maxine Snowden |
Publisher |
: Chicago Review Press |
Total Pages |
: 160 |
Release |
: 2003-11-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781613742631 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1613742630 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (31 Downloads) |
Synopsis Polar Explorers for Kids by : Maxine Snowden
Heroism and horror abound in these true stories of 16 great explorers who journeyed to the Arctic and Antarctic regions, two exquisite and unique ice wildernesses. Recounted are the exciting North Pole adventures of Erik the Red in 982 and the elusive searches for the &“Northwest Passage&” and &“Farthest North&” of Henry Hudson, Fridtjof Nansen, Fredrick Cook, and Robert Peary. Coverage of the South Pole begins with Captain Cook in 1772; continues through the era of land grabbing and the race to reach the Pole with James Clark Ross, Roald Amundsen, Robert Scott, and Ernest Shackleton; and ends with an examination of the scientists at work there today. Astounding photographs and journal entries, sidebars on the Inuit and polar animals, and engaging activities bring the harrowing expeditions to life. Activities include making a Viking compass, building a model igloo, making a cross staff to measure latitude, creating a barometer, making pemmican, and writing a newspaper like William Parry's &“Winter Chronicle.&” The North and South Poles become exciting routes to learning about science, geography, and history.
Author |
: Robert Michael Ballantyne |
Publisher |
: Legare Street Press |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2023-07-18 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1020678631 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781020678639 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (31 Downloads) |
Synopsis Fast in the Ice, Or, Adventures in the Polar Regions by : Robert Michael Ballantyne
This book is a thrilling tale of adventure in the Arctic, following the exploits of a group of explorers as they seek to conquer the frozen wastes of the North. The author offers vivid descriptions of the landscape, the wildlife, and the challenges of survival in one of the harshest environments on earth. This book is a classic of polar literature and a must-read for anyone interested in adventure stories and exploration. 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 States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author |
: |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 200 |
Release |
: 1865 |
ISBN-10 |
: IBNF:CF000638500 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (00 Downloads) |
Synopsis Fast in the Ice, Or Adventures in the Polar Regions with Four Coloured Illustrations by :
Author |
: Emily Sollinger |
Publisher |
: Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages |
: 22 |
Release |
: 2007-10-23 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781416938224 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1416938222 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (24 Downloads) |
Synopsis Diego's Arctic Adventure by : Emily Sollinger
In this follow-up to Diegos Animal Science Book, Diego is off to the Arctic to learn all about polar bears, snowy owls, and other animals that live there. This title features a foldout map of the Arctic with two pages of animal stickers to complete scenes. Full color. Consumable.
Author |
: Sally Isaacs |
Publisher |
: Capstone |
Total Pages |
: 33 |
Release |
: 2017-01-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781491480458 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1491480459 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (58 Downloads) |
Synopsis Helen Thayer's Arctic Adventure by : Sally Isaacs
Take a trip with Helen and Charlie--to the North Pole. The adventures of Helen Thayer and her dog, Charlie, as they walk from Canada to the magnetic North Pole are exciting, perilous, and heartwarming. Perfect for the boy or girl who loves adventure and exploration.