With ski & sledge over Arctic glaciers by Sir William Martin Conway
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"With Ski & Sledge Over Arctic Glaciers" by Sir Martin Conway is a travel narrative and exploration account written in the late 19th century. The volume recounts Conway's experiences and observations during an expedition through the Arctic regions, focusing particularly on Spitsbergen, where he and his companions set out to explore the glaciers and landscapes. This work serves as a continuation of his previous account, "The First Crossing of Spitsbergen," and delves
into the beauty and challenges faced in the harsh Arctic environment. The opening of the book establishes the setting as the expedition begins on July 9, 1897, with Conway, his companion E.J. Garwood, and two Norwegian men arriving at Advent Bay. They camp while awaiting a steamer to transport them further; however, they later receive help from a German hunting party which facilitates their journey to Klaas Billen Bay. The description in the beginning emphasizes the stunning beauty of the Arctic landscape, filled with details of flora, fauna, and the mesmerizing glaciers. As the narrative unfolds, it sets the stage for their challenges and the adventurous spirit of exploration, laying a foundation for the trials they will face on their journey up the Nordenskiöld Glacier toward the unknown interior of this icy frontier. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Conway, William Martin, Sir, 1856-1937 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Garwood, Edmund Johnston, 1864-1949 |
| LoC No. | 04018130 |
| Title | With ski & sledge over Arctic glaciers |
| Alternate Title | With ski and sledge over Arctic glaciers |
| Credits |
Produced by Charlene Taylor, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Arctic regions |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52435 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-52435-1 |
| Release Date | Jun 29, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 383 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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