The Lands of Silence: A History of Arctic and Antarctic Exploration (Classic Reprint)
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| Rating | : | 4.33 (999 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 133429142X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 610 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-07-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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I was anxious therefore that his recollections of the personality and work of the many distinguished Arctic navigators he had known should not be lost, and some years ago suggested to him that he should record the story of the gradual revealing of the Polar regions to our ken. Not many persons had studied the ground as thoroughly as he; no one was more widely acquainted with its explorers. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. Excerpt from The Lands of Silence: A History of Arctic and Antarctic ExplorationAlthough there were few subjects in which the late Sir Clements Markham was not interested, it may safely be said that Polar Exploration stood nearest his heart. I was fortunate enough,however, before he passed away, to obtain his kindly aid in reading the proofs of this volume, which, owing to his great knowledge of Arctic matters, quite apart from his own wide personal experiences of Arctic travel, was of no little value. So numerous are the works which have been consulted by the author that it was of course impossible for me to verify his facts and dates throughout, and the indulgence of the reader is therefore asked for any errors he may chance to notice. Find more at forgottenbooksThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. For