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When author Michaela Stith left her home in Alaska to visit the Lower 48, she learned that many people think of the Arctic as an icy wasteland devoid of people and filled with polar bears. Welp: Cli……続きを見る

Both a travelogue and a love story, Meanderings is full of adventures, chance meetings, old friends and new. The book takes the reader through Asia, Africa and Patagonia, and every page shines throu……続きを見る

A Voyage to Terra Australis is a two-volume sea voyage journal written by English mariner and explorer Matthew Flinders. It describes his circumnavigation of the Australian continent in the early ye……続きを見る

Schwedisch Lappland, ein Land nördlich des Polarkreises, ein Land der Weite, der Ruhe, wo man mehr Rentieren als Menschen begegnen kann. JuScha, geboren und aufgewachsen in Mecklenburg, auf der Inse……続きを見る

Avant d’entreprendre le récit des grandes expéditions du XVIIIe siècle, nous devons signaler les immenses progrès accomplis par les sciences durant cette période. Ils rectifièrent une foule d’erreur……続きを見る

Alaska is a very cold place. So how, do you think, do people survive in the cold Alaskan geography? This book discusses the unique ways of the Alaskan people. Learn about the land, population, clima……続きを見る

«Emilio Salgàri (Verona, 1862 – Torino, 1911) fu senza dubbio un grande sognatore, ispiratore a sua volta di sogni esotici e d'avventura di generazioni intere. Egli stesso alimentò la leggenda che i……続きを見る

Extrait : "C'en est fait ! mon mari, M. de Ujfalvy, chargé par le ministre de l'instruction publique d'une mission en Russie et dans l'Asie centrale, quittera Paris le 10 août 1876. Je suis résolue ……続きを見る

In "With Ski & Sledge over Arctic Glaciers," William Martin Sir Conway embarks on a breathtaking narrative that combines adventure, scientific inquiry, and personal reflection. Written in a lyrical ……続きを見る

Alexander Mackenzie's 'Voyages from Montreal Through the Continent of North America' is a groundbreaking exploration narrative documenting his travels through the uncharted wilderness of North Ameri……続きを見る

Fridtjof Nansen's 'Farthest North' is a gripping tale of exploration and adventure in the icy realms of the Arctic. Written in a captivating narrative style, Nansen's account details his ambitious a……続きを見る

Pensate al luogo più a nord che conoscete. Fissatelo nella mente, poi proseguite ancora e ancora, attraversate centinaia di chilometri di ghiaccio e neve, oltrepassate vulcani chiazzati di bianco e ……続きを見る

Este libro cuenta la historia del descubrimiento del Polo Sur, de un desafío, de la última gran exploración, la última gran aventura que el ser humano podía acometer en su planeta; después de lograr……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

Antarctica: the highest, driest, coldest and most remote continent on earth. The cost of tours, even to the more accessible regions on the Antarctic Peninsula, are prohibitive for most people. In a ……続きを見る

In Sometime a Clear Light: A Photographer's Journey Through Alaska, Nigeria, and Life, Aylette Jenness reflects on living with her husband and two small children in a tiny Yu'pik village in Alaska i……続きを見る

** The North Pole: The History of an Obsession by Erling Kagge is out now ** 'Erling Kagge transforms and consoles us' Alain de Botton ____________________________ Surviving extreme conditions can t……続きを見る

On the 29th of October 1908, a party of four men, led by Ernest Shackleton, set out to be the first to reach the South Pole. Three months later, their mission was in ruins and they faced certain dea……続きを見る

'Sara Wheeler is the literary maestro of the earth's frozen regions... The prose is startling and sharp-edged as the icy landscapes themselves' Financial Times Smashing through the Arctic Ocean with……続きを見る

**AS HEARD ON BBC RADIO 4** 'A master nature writer' (New York Times) provides the ultimate natural, social and cultural history of the Arctic landscape. The author of Horizon's classic work explore……続きを見る

Canada’s Northern Territories are not just known for the Northern lights. They have several other sights and activities to offer, too. If you’re the more adventurous type and would not mind the snow……続きを見る

For readers of Madhouse at the End of the Earth, Endurance, and other seafaring adventure stories comes a thrilling account of a 21st-century Arctic mission. “ A contemporary classic!”ーKen McGoogan……続きを見る

Die Journalistin Doris Wiedemann hat schon viele individuelle Touren in der ganzen Welt gemacht - allein mit ihrem Motorrad. Aber im Winter 2009 startet sie mit dem ebenfalls reiseverrückten Solofah……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

William Bligh's 'A Narrative of the Mutiny, On Board His Majesty's Ship Bounty' is a gripping firsthand account of the infamous mutiny that took place in 1789. Bligh's detailed narrative style provi……続きを見る

In "The Wild North Land," William Francis Sir Butler presents a vivid account of his explorations in the Canadian wilderness, intertwining detailed observations of the natural world with engaging na……続きを見る

El viajero inteligente Se necesita mucha práctica y muchos errores para convertirse en un viajero sabio. Por lo general, implica perderse, sobrepasar el presupuesto y lidiar con alojamientos o servi……続きを見る

‘Ik was gewaarschuwd. Het is gekkenwerk om in krap twee weken op de motorfiets naar de Noordkaap en terug te rijden, zei iedereen aan wie ik mijn plannen vertelde. En dat was het ook. Maar nergens k……続きを見る

In "Secrets of Polar Travel," Robert E. Peary, an iconic figure in Arctic exploration, presents an illuminating account of the technical and personal challenges faced during polar expeditions. The b……続きを見る

In "The Meccas of the World," Ruth Cranston deftly intertwines travel narrative, cultural exploration, and personal reflection, drawing readers into a richly textured examination of pilgrimage sites……続きを見る