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Expedition Relics from High Arctic Greenland
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A history of Euro-American exploration through 101 artifacts.
Protected by remote tundra, undisturbed artifacts from late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century expeditions into Greenland provide a unique window into the history of exploration. Expedition Relics from High Arctic Greenland reveals the grueling story of European-American exploration through 101 of these artifactsโfrom personal documents and carvings to professional equipment and supplies.
Discovered at thirty-two sites along Greenlandโs northwest coast, these sundry artifacts chart the history of American, British, and Scandinavian exploration in the Arctic from 1853 through 1934. Beautifully illustrated, this book offers unprecedented access to one of the most remarkable eras of geographical discovery.
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Expedition Relics from High Arctic Greenland
A history of Euro-American exploration through 101 artifacts. Protected by remote tundra, undisturbed artifacts from late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century expeditions into Greenland provide a unique window into the history of exploration. Expedition Relics from High Arctic Greenland reveals the grueling story of European-American exploration through 101 of these artifactsโfrom personal documents and carvings to professional equipment and supplies. Discovered...Hardback$14299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks -
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The book offers a compelling exploration of Western expeditions in north-west Greenland, highlighting the significant role played by the Inuit. It is praised for its detailed research and exceptional illustrations, making it an enthralling read for those interested in 19th and early 20th-century Arctic exploration.
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ISBN: 9788763546867
Publisher: Museum Tusculanum Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 31 December 2022
Country: Denmark
Imprint: Museum Tusculanum Press
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 4.0mm
Width: 23.0mm
Height: 28.0mm
Weight: 2438g
Pages: 500
About the Author
Peter R. Dawes is an emeritus research scientist at the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland in Copenhagen. He has worked on numerous geological projects in Greenland, Canada, and Australia, eventually specializing in High Arctic Greenland (Avannaarsua), over which he compiled the first post-war geological map in the 1970s.
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