Covers the entire history of Arctic and Antarctic exploration; from the voyage of Pytheas ca. 325 B.C. to the present; in one convenient; comprehensive reference resource.• 511 A–Z biographical; geographical; and subject entries on polar exploration such as dogs; man-hauling; Elephant Island; South Georgia; and major explorers such as Sir John Franklin; Fridtjof Nansen; and Richard Byrd• Extensive collection of photographs; many taken by expedition participants• Vivid illustrations; including woodcuts and drawings• 20 maps detailing Arctic and Antarctic regions• Chronology of expeditions beginning with the voyage of Pytheas in 325 B.C. through the present
#3022706 in Books White Mane Pub 2005-06-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.26 x 1.27 x 6.32l; .0 #File Name: 1572493739372 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Five Soldiers' StoriesBy John M. WorkmanThis book follows the experiences of five Civil War soldiers from southwestern Pennsylvania. Utilizing very articulate diary and letter accounts from these men Robert Eberly has woven a superb story of individual soldiers' lives within a carefully researched and superbly written historical narrative. The Pennsylvania Reserves saw ferocious combat and this book takes you onto the battlefield. Eberly skillfully weaves the first-person accounts of the individual soldiers with the overarching 'big picture'. Most importantly; he lets the soldiers tell THEIR stories. The reader sees the battlefield through THEIR eyes. This book would be an excellent addition to the library of any Civil War devotee. The Forward is written by Ed Bearss which is endorsement enough.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy Jim HuffstodtUseful source if interested in Pennsylvania Reserve Division. Plentiful quotes.8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. First-hand accounts of what it was like to be embroiled in our country's most domestically devastating conflictBy Midwest Book ReviewIn Bouquets From The Cannon's Mouth: Soldiering With The Eighth Regiment Of The Pennsylvania Reserves; Robert Eberly pays meticulous attention to historical detail. Five ordinary soldiers give first-hand accounts of what it was like to be embroiled in our country's most domestically devastating conflict - the American Civil War. The primary testimonies are often brief; and supplemented with narration concerning the fates of individuals; regiments; leaders and followers. Written to be accessible to the lay reader; yet smoothly laying out primary sources in context for the serious historian's in-depth reference; Bouquets From The Canon's Mouth is especially recommended for American Civil War and history shelves.
