Polaris: The Chief Scientist's Recollections of the American North Pole Expedition, 1871-73 by

Polaris: The Chief Scientist's Recollections of the American North Pole Expedition, 1871-73

with William Barr (Translator)

672 pages missing pub info (editions)

nonfiction biography history science technology reflective medium-paced
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Polaris: The Chief Scientist's Recollections of the American North Pole Expedition, 1871-73 is a gripping and informative read that will captivate history buffs, science enthusiasts, and adventure seekers alike, offering a unique and riveting account of one of the most infamous expeditions in Arctic exploration history.

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Emil Bessels was chief scientist and medical officer on George Francis Hall's ill-fated American North Pole Expedition of 1871-73 on board the ship Polaris. Bessels' book, translated from the German in its entirety for the first time, is one of on...

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