Publisher's Synopsis
Have you ever wondered what it was like to see the North Pole for the first time?
Do you know the names of the early polar explorers or ever wanted to know more about the men and women who have braved the harsh environs of the great north for the sake of discovery and science? Arctic Expeditions will take you on a journey through time from the prehistoric indigenous cultures through the modern research expeditions of the 21st century. Explore with the likes of Cook and Peary, Byrd and Amundsen, Nansen, and Greely as they try to make their mark in the Arctic Circle. You'll learn about the great races against time and polar ice, the biggest controversies to come out of the region, and meet the women who broke the 'ice ceiling' to secure their place in the annals of Arctic greatness. And how's this for a trivia question: Did Neil Armstrong and Sir Edmund Hillary ever cross paths? You'll have to read the book to find out!
You'll discover what's going on today to preserve the Arctic for future explorers and researchers, including the work of non-profit organizations and educational institutions to identify areas of climate change and find ways to mitigate its negative effects in the Arctic. You'll also learn about the modernization of Arctic tourism, and how international cooperation has led to new levels of understanding about the fragile ecosystems and vast natural resources of the region.
You'll finish this book wanting to grab your parka and mount your own Arctic expedition.
Bullet Point:
- A Pre-History of Arctic Exploration;
- How Ross Made a Name for Himself at the North Pole
- (Despite Never Being in Charge);
- John Franklin's Doom;
- Sir Edmund Hillary and His Quest for Greatness;
- Sailing to the North: Greely, Nansen, a nd Others Brave Enough to Race the Ice;
- Robert Peary- His Claims and the Cook Controversy;
- Land, Air, and Sea- How Amundsen and Byrd Broke Barriers;
- Rise and Fall of Umberto Nobile;
- The Modern Age: The 20th Century Brings New Firsts;
- Let's Hear It for the Girls! Bancroft,
- Boyd, and Other Pioneering Women of the North Pole;
- The Future of Arctic Exploration in a Changing World;
- Portraits;
- MAPS;
- Bibliography.
