Across the Top of the World is a vivid retelling of one of the most enduring quests in the history of exploration and discovery--the NorthwestPassage. It covers the earliest endeavors in the sixteenth century; the many ill-fated expeditions that followed; the successful crossing in 1905;and the scientific work conducted in the Northwest Passage today. The bookis beautifully illustrated and gives readers a true sense of the harsh realities of the landscapes and seascapes traversed. Among the books many highlights are the use of explorers' published accounts; the ill-fated Franklin Expedition in 1845-1847; historic and contemporary color photographs of significant artifacts; and contemporary images of the Northwest Passage from the air; land; and water.
#3862461 in Books Syracuse University Press 2011-07-05Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.27 x 1.25 x 6.26l; 1.80 #File Name: 0815609868477 pages
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