The Siege and Conquest of the North Pole

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bryce, George, 1844-1931

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"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.)

Credits:

Produced by Larry Harrison, Cindy Beyer and the online Project Gutenberg team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net with images provided by The Internet Archives-US

Notes:

Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2016-01-20