CK - Polar Regions 1

Improve your English by learning about the world's great mysteries. Expand your vocabulary, reading, and speaking skills with this book for intermediate English learners. Learn about a topic that ma……続きを見る

As war clouds darkened over Europe in 1914, a party led by Shackleton set out to make the first crossing of the entire Antarctic continent via the Pole. But their initial optimism was short-lived as……続きを見る

Experience the epic survival adventure of Ernest Shackleton's Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, brought to life with photos from the journey as well as modern color photography of the fauna, seas……続きを見る

Aurora Australis offers readers an immersive journey into the heart of early 20th-century Antarctic exploration, capturing the raw beauty and daunting challenges of the icy continent. This pioneerin……続きを見る

Embark on a mesmerizing odyssey into the heart of the Antarctic through the pages of Ernest Shackleton's gripping narrative, "In the Antarctic: South Polar Exploration." This extraordinary account c……続きを見る

In "South! - The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition, 1914-1917," Ernest Henry Shackleton recounts the harrowing journey of his Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, which sought to make the first ……続きを見る

How the fur trade changed the North and created the modern Arctic: "The history is fascinating." ー Anchorage Daily News In the early twentieth century, northerners lived and trapped in one of the ……続きを見る

"A valuable volume detailing an underexplored region of the world of dinosaurs . . . essential reading for any dino-devotee." ー ForeWord Dinosaurs of Darkness opens a doorway to a fascinating forme……続きを見る

In "Shackleton in the Antarctic," Ernest Henry Shackleton intricately chronicles his harrowing yet heroic expedition to the icy expanse of Antarctica. This work captures the essence of endurance, le……続きを見る

In "The Heart of the Antarctic, Volume 2," E. H. Shackleton provides a gripping account of his harrowing expedition to the South Pole, capturing both the beauty and brutality of the Antarctic landsc……続きを見る

In "South," Ernest Shackleton recounts his legendary Antarctic expedition aboard the Endurance, which became an emblem of human resilience amid nature's harshest trials. Written in a gripping narrat……続きを見る

In "South!", Ernest Henry Shackleton recounts the harrowing and ambitious journey of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914-1917, blending adventure narrative with a rich reflection on huma……続きを見る

In the second half of the eighteenth century, the Russian Empire-already the largest on earth-expanded its dominion onto the ocean. Through a series of government-sponsored voyages of discovery and ……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

A geographer with extensive research experience in the Canadian North, Jack D. Ives has written a lively and informative account of several expeditions to Baffin Island during the “golden age” of fe……続きを見る

On April 1, 1999, after decades of dreams and negotiations and years of planning, the Inuit-dominated territory of Nunavut came into being in Canada’s Eastern and Central Arctic. This was a momentou……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

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

Northern Canada's distinctive landscapes, its complex social relations and the contested place of the North in contemporary political, military, scientific and economic affairs have fueled recent sc……続きを見る

Embark on an enthralling journey through the stark and gripping terrains of the Arctic with 'Narrative of a Second Expedition to the Shores of the Polar Sea, in the Years 1825, 1826, and 1827.' This……続きを見る

In 1914, the polar explorer Ernest Shackleton announced an ambitious plan to lead the first trek across Antarctica via the South Pole. The expedition would prove fraught with adventureーand peril. S……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

South! The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition, 1914-1917 is the riveting blow-by-blow narrative of the ill-fated polar expedition of the Endurance from the mouth of the Captain, Sir Ernest Shackl……続きを見る

Aurora Australis is a profound tapestry of exploration narratives and evocative descriptions capturing the indomitable spirit of the early 20th-century Antarctic expeditions. This anthology weaves t……続きを見る

In the winter of 1913, high in the Canadian Arctic, two Catholic priests set out on a dangerous mission to do what no white men had ever attempted: reach a group of utterly isolated Eskimos and conv……続きを見る

Elibron Classics. Replica of 1884 edition by Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, and Rivington, London. This is an illustrated edition. This edition is published in 2 volumes sold separately. This volume……続きを見る

The frozen continent of Antarctica has always captured the imagination of explorers and adventurers from around the World, most especially in the first few decades of the 20th Century, when the race……続きを見る

Replica of 1836 edition by Baudry's European Library, Paris. 
Elibron Classics. 
With Illustrations. 
Oversize maps are available as a free download. 
Admiral Sir George Back FRS (6 November 1796 – ……続きを見る

Elibron Classics. Replica of 1884 edition by Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, and Rivington, London. This is an illustrated edition. This edition is published in 2 volumes sold separately. This volume……続きを見る