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_aGordon, W. J. _q(William John) |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aRound About the North Pole |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2016 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2016-07-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"Round About the North Pole" by W. J. Gordon is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the history of Arctic exploration, detailing the notable voyages and attempts by various explorers to navigate and understand the challenging polar regions. It highlights the adventurous spirit and persistence of those who sought to uncover the mysteries of the North, including well-known figures and lesser-known expeditions that significantly contributed to our knowledge of the Arctic. The opening of the narrative introduces the theme of Arctic exploration, emphasizing the allure and intrigue surrounding the attempts to reach the North Pole and its surrounding areas. Gordon sets the stage by discussing various early explorers, including Viking settlers and notable figures such as Henry Hudson and Sebastian Cabot, showcasing their daring exploits as they navigated treacherous waters and discovered new territories. The text also touches upon the historical significance of these explorations and the unexpected knowledge gained, both about the geography of the Arctic and its historical implications for global trade and exploration. The account promises to capture readers’ imaginations with tales of adventure, danger, and the relentless human spirit in the face of nature's challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aArctic regions | ||
| 653 | _aNorth Pole | ||
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_aWhymper, Edward, _d1840-1911 |
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