Vilhjalmur Stefansson: Arctic Adventurer (Quest Biography, 23) - Softcover
Born in Manitoba of Icelandic parents, Vilhjalmur Stefansson (1879-1962) became one of Canada's most famous and controversial Arctic explorers. After graduate studies in anthropology at Harvard University, Stefansson lived with and studied Inuit in the Mackenzie River Delta in the Northwest Territories in the winter of 1906-07. In two subsequent expeditions he completed a major anthropological survey of the Central and Western Arctic coasts and islands of North America; located and lived with the Copper Inuit, a previously unknown group of aboriginal people; and discovered the world's last major land masses.
During his third and final great Arctic expedition from 1913 to 1918, some of Stefansson's men perished tragically, an outcome that severely damaged his reputation. Nevertheless, the hardy explorer contributed immensely to knowledge about the Far North, particularly in his championing of the "Friendly Arctic." Part scientist, part showman, Vilhjalmur Stefansson was truly unique among polar adventurers.
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One of Canada's most famous and controversial Arctic explorers, Vilhjalmur Stefansson contributed immensely to knowledge about the Far North.
About the Author:
Tom Henighan is the author of several novels for young people, including Viking Quest, Viking Terror (nominated for the Ottawa Book Award), Mercury Man (nominated for the Red Maple Award), and Demon in My View. In 2008 he was honoured with the Victor Tolgesy Arts Award for his contributions to culture in Ottawa, where he lives.
Tom Henighan's numerous works of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry include The Maclean's Companion to Canadian Arts and Culture, The Well of Time, and the YA novel Viking Quest (2001). He lives in Ottawa, and teaches at Carleton University.
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- PublisherDundurn Press
- Publication date2009
- ISBN 10 155002874X
- ISBN 13 9781550028744
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages216
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Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 216pp w appendix, bibliography and index. Illustrated w historical bw photographs. Photo illustrated wrapper is clean and without wear. Binding square and not creased. Quest Biography series, No. 23. Seller Inventory # 037524
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