A Historical Encyclopedia
Hardback
Publication Date: 11/12/2003
Covers the entire history of Arctic and Antarctic exploration, from the voyage of Pytheas ca. 325 B.C. to the present, in one convenient, comprehensive reference resource. * 511 A-Z biographical, geographical, and subject entries on polar exploration such as dogs, man-hauling, Elephant Island, South Georgia, and major explorers such as Sir John Franklin, Fridtjof Nansen, and Richard Byrd * Extensive collection of photographs, many taken by expedition participants * Vivid illustrations, including woodcuts and drawings * 20 maps detailing Arctic and Antarctic regions * Chronology of expeditions beginning with the voyage of Pytheas in 325 B.C. through the present
- ISBN:
- 9781576074220
- 9781576074220
- Category:
- Geographical discovery & exploration
- Format:
- Hardback
- Publication Date:
- 11-12-2003
- Publisher:
- ABC-CLIO
- Country of origin:
- United States
- Pages:
- 797
- Dimensions (mm):
- 279x216x17mm
- Weight:
- 0.39kg
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