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Schwatka's Search: Sledging in the Arctic in Quest of the Franklin Records
An account of the sledging expedition led by Frederick Schwatka in search of records and traces of the missing Franklin expedition.
The Voyages of Captain Scott : Retold from the Voyage of the Discovery and Scott's Last Expedition
A retelling of Captain Scott’s Antarctic voyages, following the Discovery expedition and the later journey toward the South Pole.
The Arctic Prairies : a Canoe-Journey of 2,000 Miles in Search of the Caribou; Being the Account of a Voyage to the Region North of Aylemer Lake
Seton recounts a canoe journey through northern Canada in search of caribou, describing the country, wildlife, and experiences along the route.
The Boy Aviators' Polar Dash; or, Facing Death in the Antarctic
The Boy Aviators take their aircraft into the Antarctic, where an expedition encounters ice, uncertain routes, and dangers far from familiar waters.
The World of Ice
An Arctic voyage leaves its travelers facing a winter among the ice, with accounts of their surroundings, encounters, and efforts to endure the northern conditions.
The Journey to the Polar Sea
Franklin’s expedition travels through northern Canada toward the Polar Sea, recording the route, conditions, and challenges faced by the party.
Atlantida
Two travelers in the Sahara encounter the remote realm of Antinea, whose story connects the desert with the mystery of Atlantis.
Through the Air to the North Pole Or, The Wonderful Cruise of the Electric Monarch
A journey toward the North Pole aboard an unusual electric flying machine brings the travelers into unfamiliar conditions and a series of discoveries.
A Voyage Towards the South Pole and Round the World, Volume 1
The first volume of Cook’s southern voyage follows his search through the southern seas and records the places, conditions, and encounters of the expedition.
A Voyage Towards the South Pole and Round the World Volume 2
The second volume continues Cook’s voyage through the southern seas and around the world, completing the account of his exploration.
The Waif of the "Cynthia"
The search for a young man’s origins leads the travelers of the Cynthia through northern waters and an unfolding maritime mystery.
Under the Ocean to the South Pole; Or, the Strange Cruise of the Submarine Wonder
The submarine Wonder carries its travelers through the ocean toward the South Pole, with discoveries and hazards along their underwater route.
Steve Young
A northern journey follows Steve Young through Arctic waters, difficult travel, and encounters in the world of the ice.
The Walrus Hunters: A Romance of the Realms of Ice
A story of travel and hunting in the northern ice country, following its people, landscapes, and the challenges of life in the Arctic.
The Giant of the North: Pokings Round the Pole
An expedition ventures into the polar regions, where its encounters and observations unfold amid the ice and long northern journeys.
The English at the North Pole Part I of the Adventures of Captain Hatteras
The first part of Captain Hatteras’s adventures follows the expedition northward, tracing the voyage, the crew’s struggles, and their pursuit of the pole.
A Book of Discovery The History of the World's Exploration, From the Earliest Times to the Finding of the South Pole
A connected account of geographical discovery, moving from early journeys and sea routes to the exploration of the polar regions.
Fast in the Ice: Adventures in the Polar Regions
A voyage into the polar regions turns into an extended encounter with ice, isolation, and the practical demands of Arctic travel.
Cast Away in the Cold An Old Man's Story of a Young Man's Adventures, as Related by Captain John Hardy, Mariner
Captain John Hardy relates a young man’s adventures after being cast away in the cold, following his efforts to survive and find a way home.
The Voyage of the Vega round Asia and Europe, Volume I and Volume II
Nordenskiöld recounts the voyage of the Vega around Asia and Europe, including the northern route, its landscapes, and the observations of the expedition.
On the Edge of the Arctic; Or, An Aeroplane in Snowland
An aeroplane journey brings its travelers to the edge of the Arctic, where flight, ice, and unfamiliar surroundings shape their adventures.
Journal of the Third Voyage for the Discovery of a North-West Passage
Parry’s journal records the third voyage in search of a North-West Passage, describing the route, ice conditions, and work of the expedition.
Adventurers of the Far North: A Chronicle of the Frozen Seas
A chronicle of northern exploration, following the voyages and expeditions that sought routes through the frozen seas.
Farthest North, Vol. I Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship 'Fram' 1893-1896
The first volume of Nansen’s account follows the planning and early stages of the Fram expedition and its journey into the Arctic ice.