Isbn: 9781108074858 - the threshold of the unknown region (cambridge library collection - polar exploration) (9 resultados)

Condición: New. In English.

Condición: New. This overview of Arctic exploration, published 1873, includes chapters on Barents, Hudson, Baffin Bay, and routes for future British expeditions. Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Polar Exploration. Num Pages: 396 pages, 1 b/w illus. 7 maps. BIC Classification: HBTP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 500. . 2014. paperback. . . . . …

Condición: New. pp. 396 Index.

Condición: New. This overview of Arctic exploration, published 1873, includes chapters on Barents, Hudson, Baffin Bay, and routes for future British expeditions. Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Polar Exploration. Num Pages: 396 pages, 1 b/w illus. 7 maps. BIC Classification: HBTP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 500. . 2014. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - An eminent geographer, Clements Markham (1830-1916) had searched for Sir John Franklin in the Arctic as a young man in the Royal Navy. This stimulated his lifelong passion for the polar regions. Published in 1873, this historical review of Arctic exploration was based on extensive research at the Royal Geographical Society, of which Markham was then secretary and later president. The chapters include coverage of early explorers from the sixteenth century, the voyages of Barents and Hudson, Dutch and English whaling voyages around Spitsbergen, exploration of Greenland's east coast, expeditions into Baffin Bay and Smith Sound, Russian discoveries, and possibilities for scientific progress. A discussion of the best route for future British exploration is provided, with an appendix setting out the case for the expedition of 1875-6. Illustrated with a number of maps, Markham's book keenly sought to stimulate further polar exploration by his countrymen.…

Condición: New. Print on Demand pp. 396 Illus.

Condición: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 396.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. An eminent geographer, Clements Markham (18301916) had searched for Sir John Franklin in the Arctic as a young man in the Royal Navy. This stimulated his lifelong passion for the polar regions. Published in 1873, this historical review of Arctic exploration was based on extensive research at the Royal Geographical Society, of which Markham was then secretary and later president. The chapters include coverage of early explorers from the sixteenth century, the voyages of Barents and Hudson, Dutch and English whaling voyages around Spitsbergen, exploration of Greenland's east coast, expeditions into Baffin Bay and Smith Sound, Russian discoveries, and possibilities for scientific progress. A discussion of the best route for future British exploration is provided, with an appendix setting out the case for the expedition of 18756. Illustrated with a number of maps, Markham's book keenly sought to stimulate further polar exploration by his countrymen. This historical review of Arctic exploration was published in 1873 by the geographer Clements Markham (18301916). It includes chapters discussing Barents, Hudson, Spitsbergen, Greenland's east coast, Baffin Bay, Russian Arctic discoveries, and the best routes for future Arctic exploration, including plans for the British Arctic Expedition of 18756. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Condición: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. This historical review of Arctic exploration was published in 1873 by the geographer Clements Markham (1830-1916). It includes chapters discussing Barents, Hudson, Spitsbergen, Greenland s east coast, Baffin Bay, Russian Arctic discoveries, and the best rou.…