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The Inhabitants at the Magnetic North Pole - A Vintage Article on the People of the Arctic

The Inhabitants at the Magnetic North Pole - A Vintage Article on the People of the Arctic

Roald Amundsen

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Sumner Press
Año de edición:
2011
Materia
Antropología
ISBN:
9781447430193
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This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subject of polar exploration. The titles in this range include 'A History of Polar Aviation' 'British Exploration in the Arctic' 'The Animals of the Arctic Circle' and many more. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, 'The Inhabitants at the Magnetic North Pole' contains information on the people of the Arctic. It is intended to illustrate the life of polar inhabitants and serves as a guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

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