The Siege and Conquest of the North Pole

Download or read book The Siege and Conquest of the North Pole written by George Bryce and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-06-13 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work presents accurate accounts of the various expeditions of some daring people to the north pole. The writer aimed to concisely report the efforts made to reach the Pole through this work. Written in 1910, this book gives a brilliant idea of the supplies and other means by which the explorations have been carried on. Contents include: Parry's Expedition Of 1827 Kane's Expedition (1853, '54, '55) Expedition Commanded By Dr. Hayes In 1860−61 The German Expedition (1869−70) Voyage Of The Polaris (1871−73) The Austro-Hungarian Expedition (1872−74) The British Expedition Of 1875−76 The Voyage Of The Jeannette (1879−81) Greely's Expedition (1881−84) The Norwegian Polar Expedition (1893−96) Sverdrup's Expedition (1898−1902) Italian Expedition (1899−1900) Peary's Expeditions (1886−1909) Dr. Cook's Expedition (1907−9)