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Seven Frozen Sailors
Seven sailors find themselves in a northern adventure, with their journey unfolding amid the hazards and uncertainties of the frozen seas.
Farthest North, Vol. II Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship 'Fram' 1893-1896
The second volume continues Nansen’s account of the Fram expedition, its polar journeys, and the experiences of the explorers.
The Ice Pilot
A maritime story set in northern waters, following an ice pilot, the voyage, and the people drawn into its challenges.
My attainment of the Pole
Cook presents his account of his journey toward the North Pole, describing the preparations, travel, observations, and events of the expedition.
Fridtjof Nansen: A Book for the Young
An introduction to Nansen’s life and northern explorations, tracing his background, ambitions, and expeditions for younger readers.
The Cruise of the Snowbird: A Story of Arctic Adventure
The Snowbird carries its travelers into an Arctic adventure shaped by northern seas, difficult conditions, and the events of the voyage.
First at the North Pole; Or, Two Boys in the Arctic Circle
Two boys travel within the Arctic Circle and become involved in the pursuit of the North Pole, with the journey bringing unexpected dangers and discoveries.
North-Pole Voyages Embracing Sketches of the Important Facts and Incidents in the Latest American Efforts to Reach the North Pole, from the Second Grinnell Expedition to That of the Polaris
A collection of accounts of American efforts to reach the North Pole, following expeditions from the second Grinnell voyage to the Polaris.
True Tales of Arctic Heroism in the New World
Accounts of courage and endurance drawn from Arctic expeditions in North America, following explorers and the circumstances they faced.
In Northern Mists: Arctic Exploration in Early Times (Volume 1 of 2)
The first volume of Nansen’s study considers early northern exploration, geographical knowledge, and accounts of Arctic lands.
Arctic Adventures
Stories of Arctic travel and exploration bring together northern landscapes, journeys, encounters, and the difficulties of life among the ice.
The Arctic Whaleman; or, Winter in the Arctic Ocean
An account of a whaling voyage and winter in the Arctic Ocean, describing the work, conditions, and experiences of the crew.
Among the Esquimaux; or, Adventures under the Arctic Circle
A journey within the Arctic Circle follows its travelers through northern landscapes and encounters with the people who live there.
Through Arctic Lapland
Cutcliffe Hyne recounts a journey through Arctic Lapland, describing the country, its inhabitants, and the experiences of northern travel.
Adrift in the Arctic ice pack
An account of being carried through the Arctic ice pack, following the party’s changing circumstances and efforts to reach safety.
A voyage to Spitzbergen containing an account of that country, of the zoology of the North; of the Shetland Islands; and of the whale fishery
Scoresby describes a voyage to Spitzbergen, combining observations of the northern seas, wildlife, Shetland, and the whale fishery.
A Voyage to the Arctic in the Whaler Aurora
An account of Arctic travel aboard the whaler Aurora, following the voyage, working life, and conditions of the northern seas.
With ski & sledge over Arctic glaciers
Conway recounts journeys by ski and sledge across Arctic glaciers, describing the terrain, travel, and observations of the expeditions.
Farthest North The Life and Explorations of Lieutenant James Booth Lockwood, of the Greely Arctic Expedition
A biography of James Booth Lockwood and his work on the Greely Arctic expedition, following the journeys and achievements of his northern explorations.
The Radio Boys Seek the Lost Atlantis
The Radio Boys pursue the mystery of lost Atlantis, with their search bringing together exploration, communication, and unfamiliar discoveries.
Report on the Dominion Government Expedition to Hudson Bay and the Arctic Islands on board the D.G.S. Neptune, 1903-1904
The official account of the Neptune expedition to Hudson Bay and the Arctic islands records the voyage, conditions, and observations of the party.
Air Monster
An aviation adventure follows the people and events surrounding an unusual aircraft and the journeys it makes possible.
Plain Tales of the North
A collection of northern accounts and stories considers the people, journeys, and experiences of life in the far north.
The Frozen North
An introduction to the frozen north and the explorers who traveled there, describing their expeditions, discoveries, and challenges.