The World's Great Adventure

The World's Great Adventure: 1000 Years of Polar Exploration Including the Heroic Achievements of Admiral Richard Evelyn Bird is a comprehensive book that covers the history of polar exploration over the course of 1000 years, from the Vikings to modern-day expeditions. The book is written by Francis Trevelyan Miller and focuses on the heroic achievements of Admiral Richard Evelyn Bird, a famous American explorer who made numerous expeditions to both the North and South Poles. The book provides a detailed account of the challenges and dangers faced by explorers during their journeys to the polar regions, including harsh weather conditions, treacherous terrain, and the constant threat of starvation and illness. It also explores the impact of polar exploration on scientific research, mapping, and the development of new technologies. Overall, The World's Great Adventure is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of polar exploration and the brave men and women who risked their lives to discover the unknown.1930. With forewords by General A. W. Greely, U.S. Army, Retired and Dr. Henry Fairfield Osborn. Illustrated. Contents: The Fight to Conquer the Ends of the Earth; Little America at the Bottom of the World; Byrd�������s Historic Flight Over the South Pole; The Vast Continent of Antarctica, and What It Reveals; The Thousand-Year Conquest and How It Began; The Search for the Top of the World; Battling Against the Barriers of the North; The Heroic Struggle for the Northwest Passage; Lost in the Arctic-the Graveyard of the Ages; Rescue Ships on the Trail of the Great Mystery; Arctic Madness and the Terrors of the Long Night; The Men Who Came Back from the Dead; Facing Starvation at the World�������s Farthest Outpost; The Race of the Nations for the Goal; The American Flag is Planted at the North Pole; The Search for the Bottom of the World; Daring Attacks on the Ice-locked Continent; Death Stalks in the Land of the Blizzard; Norway Plants Its Flag at the South Pole; The War for Possession of Antarctica; How Byrd Entered the Arena of Explorers; Byrd�������s Great Flight Over the North Pole; World Acclaims Byrd as the Greatest Explorer of Modern Times; Last Drives at the Arctic Barriers; return of the Gladiators from the Antarctic Arena; and The Great Andree Mystery Solved.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.