Polar Regions 8

The original works of foreign classics, including the most representative literary masters and the most influential representative works. 続きを見る

Herbert Ponting (1870-1935) was young bank clerk when he bought an early Kodak compact camera. By the early 1900s, he was living in California, working as a professional photographer, known for ster……続きを見る

Join Karen as she takes a life-changing trip to the Antarctic which leads to her making an impulsive decision to leave the corporate world behind. As she lives on a Russian base in the Antarctic dea……続きを見る

At some point you'll think, "These people are nuts," and you'll be right. You may find yourself suddenly glad for the little things in life, like sunlight (a big little thing) or above-zero temperat……続きを見る

Critchell Bullock's own account of his time with John Hornby. An authentic and often very personal account, based on letters to a dear friend in England. A narrative about a winter spent in a self-d……続きを見る

Jean-Baptiste Barthélemy de Lesseps' "Travels in Kamtschatka" is a captivating travelogue that provides readers with a detailed account of his journey through the remote and rugged region of Kamchat……続きを見る

The north polar regions lie within the Arctic circle, and at their center is the North Pole. The distance from the circle to the pole is more than fourteen hundred miles. Intense cold and the hardsh……続きを見る

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

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

In one hundred years, or even fifty, the Arctic will look dramatically different than it does today. As polar ice retreats and animals and plants migrate northward, the arctic landscape is morphing ……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

3 works of Harry de Windt Explorer and travel writer (1856-1933) This ebook presents a collection of 3 works of Harry de Windt. A dynamic table of contents allows you to jump directly to the work se……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

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

'Erling Kagge transforms and consoles us' Alain de Botton ____________________________ Surviving extreme conditions can teach us to lead a fulfilled life. No one knows this better than Erling Kagge,……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

Als Landschafts- und Naturfotograf in die Antarktis - eine Traumreise zum fernen Kontinent im Süden! Mit dem Hurtigruten-Schiff MS FRAM fuhr der Autor entlang der antarktischen Halbinsel bis weit üb……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