Best Journey in the World Adventures in Canada's High Arctic

Name: Best Journey in the World Adventures in Canada's High Arctic
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ISBN: 9781895900767

ISBN-10: 189590076X

ISBN-13: 9781895900767

Edition: 2006

Authors: Jim Lotz

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This sweeping narrative tells the story of Operation Hazen, part of Canada's contribution to the International Geophysical Year of 1957-58. Author Jim Lotz found himself in an expedition to carry out scientific research and explore the icecaps of Northern Ellesmere Island, the most northerly island in the world. He served as a glacial-meteorologist on this project and another American venture along the coast of the island.Most tales of the far, far north focus on hardship and suffering. Lotz writes of the rewards of going to the extreme, and examines why people join polar expeditions. Humorous and lyrical, the book describes this remote and beautiful part of Canada. But he also underscores…

Book details

Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Pottersfield Press
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 246
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.25" tall
Weight: 0.792
Language: English