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Title: The Siege and Conquest of the North Pole
Credits:
Produced by Larry Harrison, Cindy Beyer and the online
Project Gutenberg team at
http://www.pgdpcanada.net with images provided by The
Internet Archives-US
Summary: "The Siege and Conquest of the North Pole" by George Bryce is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the series of expeditions aimed at reaching the North Pole, highlighting the significant efforts of explorers and the challenges they faced during their treks across the treacherous Arctic terrain. The opening of the text sets the stage for an exploration of the fierce determination of Arctic explorers throughout the ages, starting with a preface that outlines the purpose of the work—to provide a comprehensive overview while chronicling notable expeditions. It introduces Captain William Edward Parry’s ambitious proposal to reach the Pole using sledges and boats, which is framed as a part of a larger narrative on the trials and tribulations faced by those who dared to explore the frigid, unforgiving landscape of the Arctic. The beginning establishes a theme of heroism and adventure that defines the explorations which would be detailed throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Bryce, George, 1844-1931
EBook No.: 50976
Published: Jan 20, 2016
Downloads: 276
Language: English
Subject: Arctic regions
Subject: Scientific expeditions
Subject: North Pole
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Siege and Conquest of the North Pole
Credits:
Produced by Larry Harrison, Cindy Beyer and the online
Project Gutenberg team at
http://www.pgdpcanada.net with images provided by The
Internet Archives-US
Summary: "The Siege and Conquest of the North Pole" by George Bryce is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the series of expeditions aimed at reaching the North Pole, highlighting the significant efforts of explorers and the challenges they faced during their treks across the treacherous Arctic terrain. The opening of the text sets the stage for an exploration of the fierce determination of Arctic explorers throughout the ages, starting with a preface that outlines the purpose of the work—to provide a comprehensive overview while chronicling notable expeditions. It introduces Captain William Edward Parry’s ambitious proposal to reach the Pole using sledges and boats, which is framed as a part of a larger narrative on the trials and tribulations faced by those who dared to explore the frigid, unforgiving landscape of the Arctic. The beginning establishes a theme of heroism and adventure that defines the explorations which would be detailed throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Bryce, George, 1844-1931
EBook No.: 50976
Published: Jan 20, 2016
Downloads: 276
Language: English
Subject: Arctic regions
Subject: Scientific expeditions
Subject: North Pole
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.