Conquering The Arctic Ice (1909)

Conquering The Arctic Ice is a book written by Ejnar Mikkelsen and published in 1909. The book is a memoir of Mikkelsen's journey to the Arctic region with the purpose of exploring and mapping the unknown territory. Mikkelsen was a Danish explorer who joined the American explorer Robert Peary on his expedition to the Arctic in 1908. The book describes in detail the harsh conditions that Mikkelsen and his team faced during their journey, including extreme cold, dangerous ice formations, and the threat of starvation. The team also encountered various indigenous peoples, including the Inuit, whom Mikkelsen developed a deep respect for.Throughout the book, Mikkelsen shares his personal experiences and reflections on the expedition, including his admiration for the resilience and resourcefulness of the indigenous peoples he encountered. The book also includes numerous photographs and illustrations of the Arctic landscape and the people and animals that inhabit it.Overall, Conquering The Arctic Ice is a fascinating account of one man's journey to explore a remote and dangerous region of the world and his appreciation for the people and wildlife that call it home.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.