Project Gutenberg 2020-02-13 Public domain in the USA. 494 Hartwig, G. (Georg) 1813 1880 Hartwig, Georg Hartwig, George 04012888 The Polar World A popular description of man and nature in the Arctic and Antarctic regions of the globe Produced by Chris Curnow, Sharon Joiner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Polar World" by G. Hartwig is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book offers an exploration of the Arctic and Antarctic regions, detailing the unique natural features, the challenges of life in extreme climates, and the interaction between humans and their harsh surroundings. It aims to present solid information in a manner that is both engaging and educational. The opening of the book introduces readers to the frigid landscapes of the Arctic, focusing on the tundra's desolate beauty contrasted with its vibrant summer life. Hartwig describes the vegetation and wildlife, such as reindeer and migratory birds, that inhabit this extreme environment, alongside the harsh realities of a long, cold winter, which fosters a struggle for survival. The author highlights the adaptability of both flora and fauna, including humans, who have learned to navigate the challenges presented by the severe climate, emphasizing the remarkable balance of life in these remote regions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Natural history Antarctica Arctic regions Arctic peoples QH Text Category: Travel Writing Category: Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals Category: Environmental Issues 1707330 2025-06-24T10:38:02.080055 text/html 1632191 2024-10-17T16:25:15 text/html 7310171 2025-06-24T10:38:25.911525 application/epub+zip 7308232 2025-06-24T10:38:07.143015 application/epub+zip 716369 2025-06-24T10:38:04.602016 application/epub+zip 7695382 2025-06-24T10:38:39.651348 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 7373681 2025-06-24T10:38:23.258939 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1013017 2022-09-27T18:10:10.418805 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1440191 2025-06-24T10:37:58.437214 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1420361 2024-10-17T16:25:15 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17022 2025-06-24T10:38:40.113352 application/rdf+xml 18949 2025-06-24T10:38:04.853008 image/jpeg 2969 2025-06-24T10:38:04.728058 image/jpeg 17908032 2025-06-24T10:38:02.774129 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog