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100 1 _aBryce, George,
_d1844-1931
245 1 4 _aThe Siege and Conquest of the North Pole
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-01-20
508 _aProduced by Larry Harrison, Cindy Beyer and the online Project Gutenberg team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net with images provided by The Internet Archives-US
520 _a"The Siege and Conquest of the North Pole" by George Bryce is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the series of expeditions aimed at reaching the North Pole, highlighting the significant efforts of explorers and the challenges they faced during their treks across the treacherous Arctic terrain. The opening of the text sets the stage for an exploration of the fierce determination of Arctic explorers throughout the ages, starting with a preface that outlines the purpose of the work—to provide a comprehensive overview while chronicling notable expeditions. It introduces Captain William Edward Parry’s ambitious proposal to reach the Pole using sledges and boats, which is framed as a part of a larger narrative on the trials and tribulations faced by those who dared to explore the frigid, unforgiving landscape of the Arctic. The beginning establishes a theme of heroism and adventure that defines the explorations which would be detailed throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aArctic regions
653 _aScientific expeditions
653 _aNorth Pole
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50976
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