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100 1 _aGordon, W. J.
_q(William John)
245 1 0 _aRound About 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
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aArctic regions
653 _aNorth Pole
700 1 _aWhymper, Edward,
_d1840-1911
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52462
999 _c93296
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