The North Pole And Bradley Land (1913)

The North Pole And Bradley Land is a non-fiction book written by Edwin Swift Balch in 1913. The book is a detailed account of the author's journey to the North Pole and Bradley Land, which is now known as the Canadian Arctic. Balch was a member of the Peary Arctic Club and accompanied Robert Peary on his expedition to the North Pole in 1908-1909.The book begins with a brief history of Arctic exploration and the various expeditions that had attempted to reach the North Pole before Peary. Balch then describes his journey from New York to the Arctic, including the preparations, the equipment used, and the challenges faced during the voyage.Once they reached the Arctic, Balch and his team set up base camp and began their exploration of the region. The book provides a detailed account of the geography, climate, and wildlife of the Arctic, as well as the various challenges faced by the explorers, including harsh weather conditions, dangerous ice floes, and encounters with polar bears.The second half of the book focuses on Balch's journey to Bradley Land, which was largely unexplored at the time. He describes the landscape, the wildlife, and the Inuit people who lived in the region. Balch also provides a detailed account of the scientific research conducted during the expedition, including measurements of the Earth's magnetic field and the study of glacial formations.Overall, The North Pole And Bradley Land is a fascinating account of Arctic exploration in the early 20th century. Balch's detailed descriptions and scientific observations provide a valuable insight into the geography and wildlife of the region, as well as the challenges faced by the explorers who ventured into this harsh and unforgiving environment.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.