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From the award-winning author of Ice Bear: The Cultural History of an Arctic Icon comes an intimate exploration of Alaska's northernmost mountain range with observations on Indigenous cultures, conservation, and intense cross-country travel, all shaped by respect for the land. Follow author Michael Engelhard through tussock-studded tundra for a remarkable tale of bear encounters and white-knuckled river moments, as well as poetic reflections on a vast, untamed landscape.

The year 2014 marks the 100th anniversary of Sir Ernest Shackleton's Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition. On December 5, 1914, Sir Ernest Shackleton, along with 27 men aboard the ship Endurance, departed South Georgia Island in the southern Atlantic Ocean for Vahsel Bayon the northeast coast of Antarctica with the intent of trekking across the continent. On August 20, 1916, Shackleton on the Yelcho picked up 22 men on the northeast coast of Elephant Island.

The Arctic Odyssey: A Quest for the North Pole is a mesmerizing and inspiring journey through the breathtaking beauty, rich history, and complex challenges of the Arctic region. From the frozen landscapes of the North Pole to the rich cultural traditions of the Inuit and other indigenous peoples of the Arctic, this book offers a unique and powerful perspective on one of the world's most captivating and mysterious places.

Die Arktis ist eine eisige Welt, die den Nordpol umgibt, aber auch Leben beherbergt. Eine fremdartige und wunderbare Welt aus Eis, Schnee, Land und Wasser. Die eisige Welt der Arktis hat seine Reize als Lebensraum für seltene Tiere, bizarrer Landschaft, und großer Entdecker. Das Reich der Kälte ist die größte Wildnis der Erde und eines der letzten Naturparadiese.