Download or read book True Tales of Arctic Heroism in the New World written by Adolphus Greely and published by Litres. This book was released on 2021-12-02 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book True Tales of Arctic Heroism in the New World Classic Reprint written by Adolphus Washington Greely and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-21 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from True Tales of Arctic Heroism in the New World As to the representative women, Lady Jane Franklin is faintly associated in men's minds with arctic heroism, while Merkut, the Inuit, has been only mentioned incidentally. Yet all these minor actors have displayed similar qualities of courage and of self-sacrifice which are scarcely less striking than those shown in the lives of others who are recognized as arctic heroes. The "True Tales" are neither figments of the fancy nor embellished exaggerations of ordinary occurrences. They are exact accounts of unusual episodes of arctic service, drawn from official relations and other absolutely accurate sources. Some of these heroic actions involve dramatic situations, which offer strong temptations for thrilling and picturesque enlargements. The writer has sedulously avoided such methods, preferring to follow the course quaintly and delightfully set forth by the unsurpassed French essayist of the sixteenth century. Montaigne says: "For I make others to relate (not after mine own fantasy, but as it best falleth out) what I cannot so well express, either through unskill of language or want of judgment. I number not my borrowings, but I weigh them. And if I would have made their number to prevail I would have had twice as many. They are all, or almost all, of so famous and ancient names that methinks they sufficiently name themselves without me." About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book True Tales of Arctic Heroism in the New World written by Adolphus Washington Greely and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book True Tales of Arctic Heroism in the New World written by A. W. Greely and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-08-30 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: True Tales of Arctic Heroism in The New World
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Download or read book True Tales of Arctic Heroism in the New World written by Adolphus Washington Greely and published by New York : Scribner's Sons. This book was released on 1912 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biographical sketches of some of the lesser known heroes of arctic exploration. Includes Bronlund, Egerton and Rawson, Holm, Hegemann, Jarvis and Bertholf, Kalutunak, Parr, Petitot, Pim, Richardson, Ross, Schwatka and Gilder, Sonntag, Staffe, Tyson, Woon, Lady Franklin and Merkut.
Download or read book True Tales of Arctic Heroism in the New World written by A. W. Greely and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-04 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the unsung heroes of Arctic exploration in this captivating collection of biographical sketches. From the intrepid Bronlund and Egerton to the bold Rawson, Holm, Hegemann, and Jarvis and Bertholf, this book sheds light on the lesser-known figures who played critical roles in the exploration of the Arctic. These courageous individuals pushed the limits of human endurance, braving treacherous conditions and unforgiving landscapes to make groundbreaking discoveries. Whether you're a history buff or simply fascinated by tales of adventure, this book is a must-read.
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Download or read book Dr Kane The Arctic Hero written by M. Jones and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2019-01-02 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Dr. Kane; The Arctic Hero: A Narrative of His Adventures and Explorations in the Polar Regions; A Book for Boys Chapter I. Saruuo mourn. Lcsve The Adeam Equipments - Llchtenfels, the Bay - Rotten Ice - Anchorlngtosn 0 chapter II. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Dr Kane the Arctic Hero written by M. Jones, PhD and published by . This book was released on 2008-06-01 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Download or read book Frozen in Time written by Mitchell Zuckoff and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2013-04-23 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A gripping true story of survival, bravery, and honor in the vast Arctic wilderness during World War II, from Mitchell Zuckoff, the author of New York Times bestseller Lost in Shangri-La On November 5, 1942, a US cargo plane slammed into the Greenland Ice Cap. Four days later, the B-17 assigned to the search-and-rescue mission became lost in a blinding storm and also crashed. Miraculously, all nine men on board survived, and the US military launched a daring rescue operation. But after picking up one man, the Grumman Duck amphibious plane flew into a severe storm and vanished. Frozen in Time tells the story of these crashes and the fate of the survivors, bringing vividly to life their battle to endure 148 days of the brutal Arctic winter, until an expedition headed by famed Arctic explorer Bernt Balchen brought them to safety. Mitchell Zuckoff takes the reader deep into the most hostile environment on earth, through hurricane-force winds, vicious blizzards, and subzero temperatures. Moving forward to today, he recounts the efforts of the Coast Guard and North South Polar Inc.—led by indefatigable dreamer Lou Sapienza—who worked for years to solve the mystery of the Duck’s last flight and recover the remains of its crew. A breathtaking blend of mystery and adventure Mitchell Zuckoff's Frozen in Time: An Epic Story of Survival and a Modern Quest for Lost Heroes of World War II is also a poignant reminder of the sacrifices of our military personnel and a tribute to the everyday heroism of the US Coast Guard.
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