Dimensions
152 x 226 x 32mm
The gripping story of the race to the North Pole as seen through the eyes of the great Arctic explorers - Robert Peary, Richard Byrd, Fridtjof Nansen, and many others - who risked life and limb to reach the end of the Earth.
Drawing on the extensive archives of the National Geographic Society, 'The North Pole' tells the story of the race to the Pole through the memoirs, letters, ships' logs, and diary entries of the great Arctic explorers. In this riveting anthology, these stories are told in the explorers' own words as they endure extremes of physical hardship and contend with each other in grim competition.
Beginning with the disappearance of Sir John Franklin in 1845, 'The North Pole' documents the international efforts to find the true northernmost point of the globe. Noted adventure expert Anthony Brandt weaves together the narratives of the legendary explorers into one unfolding historical drama, featuring the very best accounts of an enthralling story that spans 400 years and embraces many different motives, modes of travel, and remarkable men.
Featuring a detailed expedition map, 'The North Pole' enables readers to follow the paths taken by explorers as they tested the limits of endurance to reach the top of the world - a geographic point 500 miles from the nearest land. By turns haunting and exhilarating, 'The North Pole' is truly the definitive narrative history of the golden age of polar exploration.
