Race to the Polar Sea: The Heroic Adventures of Elisha Kent Kane

Autor*innen

• Ken McGoogan

Parameter

• 320 Seiten
• 12 Lesestunden

• Biografien & Memoiren
• Geschichte
• Karten & Reisen
• Reisen & Wandern
• Sachliteratur

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In the mid-1800s, a captivating notion emerged among geographers about a temperate "Open Polar Sea" surrounding the North Pole, reminiscent of ancient beliefs. The quest to find this mythical basin became a tantalizing challenge, promising immortal fame for the explorer who would uncover its secrets. This exploration theme highlights the allure of discovery and the fervent ambition of adventurers during this era.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
• Einband: Paperback