9780282053949 - The Conquest of the North: An Authentic Account of the Finding of the North Pole (Classic Reprint) de Cook, Frederick A. (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the thrilling world of Arctic exploration and the audacious claim of Dr. Frederick A. Cook, an American physician, to have reached the North Pole in 1908. The author provides a detailed account of Dr. Cook's expedition, from its humble beginnings to its controversial aftermath. Against the backdrop of a century-long quest to conquer the Arctic, the book explores the challenges and triumphs faced by Dr. Cook and his team as they navigated treacherous ice flows, endured extreme cold, and relied on the skills of experienced Inuit guides. The book also examines the scientific basis for Dr. Cook's claim and the subsequent scrutiny it faced, offering a nuanced perspective on the ongoing debate surrounding his achievement. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.