Farthest North

Farthest North

Charles Lanman

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2007
Materia
Biografía: general
ISBN:
9781432670870
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''Farthest North: Or The Life And Explorations Of Lieut. James Booth Lockwood, Of The Greely Arctic Expedition'' is a book written by Charles Lanman that tells the story of Lieutenant James Booth Lockwood, a member of the Greely Arctic Expedition in the late 19th century. The book chronicles Lockwood’s life and explorations in the Arctic region, including his role in the expedition’s attempt to reach the North Pole. It provides a detailed account of the challenges and dangers faced by Lockwood and his fellow explorers, as well as their experiences with the indigenous people of the region. The book also includes illustrations and maps that help to bring the story to life. Overall, ''Farthest North'' is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in Arctic exploration and the history of the region.''This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. 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 their original work.

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