The Siege and Conquest of the North Pole by George Bryce
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"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.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bryce, George, 1844-1931 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Siege and Conquest of the North Pole |
| Credits |
Produced by Larry Harrison, Cindy Beyer and the online Project Gutenberg team at www.pgdpcanada.net with images provided by The Internet Archives-US |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Arctic regions |
| Subject | Scientific expeditions |
| Subject | North Pole |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50976 |
| Release Date | Jan 20, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 604 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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