North-Pole Voyages by Zachariah Atwell Mudge
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| Author | Mudge, Zachariah Atwell, 1813-1888 |
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| LoC No. | 05039936 |
| Title |
North-Pole Voyages Embracing Sketches of the Important Facts and Incidents in the Latest American Efforts to Reach the North Pole, from the Second Grinnell Expedition to That of the Polaris |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "North-Pole Voyages" by Zachariah Atwell Mudge is an historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book details the American efforts to explore and reach the North Pole, particularly focusing on expeditions from the second Grinnell expedition to that of the Polaris. It covers the heroic endeavors and hardships faced by explorers, highlighting their interactions with the challenging Arctic environment and the people they encountered along the way. The opening portion introduces readers to the crew of the American brig Advance as they embark on their journey to the Arctic. Dr. Kane, the expedition's surgeon and commander, is accompanied by a diverse crew including an Esquimo hunter, Hans, and the narrative begins with their preparations for navigating treacherous ice-filled waters. The dangers posed by icebergs and shifting floes are vividly described, setting the stage for a tale of adventure, perseverance, and camaraderie among the men as they face the harsh realities of Arctic exploration. Through their interactions and experiences, the opening establishes both the physical and emotional stakes of their mission in the unforgiving landscape of the North. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Arctic regions |
| Subject | Discoveries in geography -- American |
| Subject | Arctic regions -- Discovery and exploration -- American |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39013 |
| Release Date | Feb 29, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 111 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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