The elusive dream of locating the Northwest Passage - an ocean route over the top of North America that promised a shortcut to the fabulous wealth of Asia - obsessed explorers for centuries. While global warming has brought several such routes into existence, until recently these channels were hopelessly choked by impassible ice. Voyagers faced unimaginable horrors - entire ships crushed, mass starvation, disabling frostbite, even cannibalism - in pursuit of a futile goal. In "Arctic Labyrinth", Glyn Williams charts the ...
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The elusive dream of locating the Northwest Passage - an ocean route over the top of North America that promised a shortcut to the fabulous wealth of Asia - obsessed explorers for centuries. While global warming has brought several such routes into existence, until recently these channels were hopelessly choked by impassible ice. Voyagers faced unimaginable horrors - entire ships crushed, mass starvation, disabling frostbite, even cannibalism - in pursuit of a futile goal. In "Arctic Labyrinth", Glyn Williams charts the entire sweep of this extraordinary history, from the tiny, woefully equipped vessels of the first Tudor expeditions to the twentieth-century ventures that finally opened the Passage. Williams' thrilling narrative delves into private letters and journals to expose the gritty reality behind the often self-serving accounts of those in charge. An important work of maritime history and exploration - and as exciting a tale of heroism and fortitude as readers will find - "Arctic Labyrinth" is also a remarkable study in human delusion.
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Add this copy of Arctic Labyrinth: the Quest for the Northwest Passage to cart. $31.28, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2010 by University of California Press.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 950grams, ISBN: 9780520266278.
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Fine Condition in Fine jacket. Dust Jacket is in fine condition without tears or chips or other damage. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Polar Exploration; ISBN/EAN: 9780520266278. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 23929.
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As New in As New jacket. First printing. There's a stamp on the bottom text block edge that says "Review copy not for sale", otherwise as new in an as new dustjacket. (box 149)
