Polar Regions 11

Il est incontestable que l’Islande et le Groenland sont deux territoires différents, bien qu’ils soient voisins. Le Groenland a été qualifié de plus grande île du monde. Pendant près de cinq siècles……続きを見る

‘An elegant, densely textured work, like a tapestry … A welcome contribution to polar studies.’ Sara Wheeler, Spectator ‘[MacInness] handles the whole thing with masterly skill…takes us to the heart……続きを見る

This stunning and powerfully relevant book tells the history of Antarctica through 100 varied and fascinating objects drawn from collections around the world. Retracing the history of Antarctica thr……続きを見る

For centuries British navigators dreamt of finding the Northwest Passage - the route over the top of North America that would open up the fabulous wealth of Asia to British merchants. We know now th……続きを見る

This is the first systematic account of the Joint Arctic Weather Stations (JAWS), a collaborative science program between Canada and the United States that created a distinctive state presence in th……続きを見る

China's Arctic Ambitions and What They Mean for Canada is an in-depth studies of China's increasing interest in the Arctic. It offers a holistic approach to understanding Chinese motivations and the……続きを見る

From the author of lnsectopedia, a powerful exploration of loss, grief, endurance, and the absences that permeate the present. Unconformities are gaps in the geological record, physical evidence of ……続きを見る

A daring and magnificent historical narrative nonfiction account of Iceland's most famous female sea captain who constantly fought for women's rights and equalityーand who also solved one of the cou……続きを見る

Based on Shelagh Grant’s groundbreaking archival research and drawing on her reputation as a leading historian in the field, Polar Imperative is a compelling overview of the historical claims of sov……続きを見る

In "South," Ernest Shackleton chronicles his harrowing yet awe-inspiring expedition to Antarctica aboard the Endurance. Written with vivid prose and an immediacy that captures the palpable tension o……続きを見る

In "The Heart of the Antarctic, Volume 2," E. H. Shackleton presents a meticulously detailed account of his harrowing 1907-1909 Antarctic expedition. This volume employs a vivid narrative style that……続きを見る

“If you’re interested in how to live a life without regret, you will not want to miss Wanderlust." ー Jon Gertner, author of The Ice at the End of the World The mesmerizing, larger-than-life tale of……続きを見る

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 Frederick Albert Cook, the second youngest son, was five years old when he saw his father in the coffin. He……続きを見る

La traversée de la Nouvelle-Zélande à la Terre Victoria fut féconde en péripéties. La tempête, l’ouragan assaillirent presque sans trêve la Terra-Nova qui finalement se trouva, durant vingt et un jo……続きを見る

When an expedition starts for distant and mysterious regions for an uncertain length of time, and particularly when its objective point is the frozen heart of the Arctic Circle, it is natural that t……続きを見る

In 'Farthest North,' Fridtjof Nansen presents a meticulous account of his 1893 Arctic expedition aboard the ship Fram, aiming to explore the northern seas and seek the North Pole. The text blends ad……続きを見る

A wondrous story of scientific endeavorーprobing the great ice sheets of Antarctica From the moment explorers set foot on the ice of Antarctica in the early nineteenth century, they desired to learn……続きを見る

A gripping examination of the Battle of the Barents Sea, fought in the near darkness and icy cold of the northern winter, in which the Kriegsmarine sought to sever the crucial Allied Arctic Convoy r……続きを見る

L’expédition de M. Nansen au Grönland est une des explorations les plus hardies, les plus fécondes en résultats, entreprises depuis longtemps dans les régions arctiques. Pour la première fois, l’imm……続きを見る

May We Be Spared to Meet on Earth is a privileged glimpse into the private correspondence of the officers and sailors who set out in May 1845 on the Erebus and Terror for Sir John Franklin’s fateful……続きを見る

May We Be Spared to Meet on Earth is a privileged glimpse into the private correspondence of the officers and sailors who set out in May 1845 on the Erebus and Terror for Sir John Franklin’s fateful……続きを見る

Depuis plusieurs années, je préparais une expédition dans le bassin arctique. Avec le Fran, je me proposais d’entreprendre une nouvelle dérive à travers l’océan Glacial, en partant du détroit de Beh……続きを見る

In "Farthest North (The Complete Two-Volume Edition)," Fridtjof Nansen invites readers on a breathtaking expedition through the uncharted Arctic wilderness. The work is not merely a travel narrative……続きを見る

Rafaël Hertzbergin teoksessa "Nordenskiöldin matkat ja retket napamerillä" syvennytään ajan merimatkailun tärkeimpiin tapahtumiin, erityisesti Adolf Erik Nordenskiöldin tutkimusmatkoihin, jotka avas……続きを見る

In the fifth volume of the In Those Days: Collected Writings on Arctic History series, Kenn Harper shares tales of European explorers who came to the Arctic seeking adventure, riches, and the elusiv……続きを見る

Thought Antarctica was only for the tough and the strong-willed? Turns out it was also for the dumb and luckless as well. Discover the great Heroic Era of Antarctica Exploration and the extreme meas……続きを見る

In 'The Siouan Indians,' William John McGee offers a comprehensive ethnographic study of the Siouan tribes, delving into their social structures, cultural practices, and spiritual beliefs. Written i……続きを見る

In 'The Central Eskimo (Illustrated Edition),' Franz Boas, a pioneering figure in American anthropology, meticulously documents the culture, language, and societal structures of the Central Eskimo (……続きを見る

Greenland: a remote, mysterious, ice-covered rock with a population of just 56,000, has evolved from one of earth's last physical frontiers to its largest scientific laboratory. Locked within that v……続きを見る

February 1912: Harry Pennell and his Terra Nova shipmates brave storms and ice to bring supplies to Antarctica. They hope to celebrate Captain Scott's conquest of the South Pole, but are forced by i……続きを見る