The White World (Classic Reprint)

Rudolf Kersting

ISBN 10: 1331544254 / ISBN 13: 9781331544258

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book takes the reader on a captivating journey into the icy heart of the Arctic, as experienced by a cast of renowned explorers. Through their firsthand accounts, readers will gain insight into the allure and dangers of the frozen north, a region that has fascinated and challenged humankind for centuries. The book explores the historical context of Arctic exploration, particularly the quest for the North Pole and the search for the lost Franklin expedition. Readers will discover the challenges faced by early explorers, from navigating treacherous ice floes and enduring brutal weather conditions to the ever-present threat of starvation and scurvy. The accounts also reveal the deep personal motivations that drove these adventurers, their remarkable endurance, and their unwavering commitment to scientific discovery. Through the lens of individual experiences, the book delves into the thematic complexities of exploring the unknown, the human desire for discovery, and the unwavering spirit of adventure. Readers will be drawn into the world of the Arctic explorers and their unique perspectives on the beauty, harshness, and compelling mystery of the polar regions. Ultimately, this book offers a glimpse into the history of Arctic exploration and the enduring human spirit in the face of formidable challenges. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The White World (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331544254
• ISBN 13: 9781331544258
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Adventure Fiction

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Synopsis

Excerpt from The White World

There have been many books written on the subject of Arctic Exploration, chie?y historical works. But, in many respects, we believe The White World will be found by its readers to be something unique in Polar literature. Twenty-two famous living explorers have given their per sonal experiences, and have described what interested them most in the Far North, that great region of silence and mystery. The articles are, so to speak, human docu ments, in which are embodied all the pathos, all the humor, all the tragedy of the expeditions, which, with extra ordinary courage and amidst unparalleled sufferings, have attempted to reach the North Pole. It is the universal testimony of all who have been there, that the great glitter ing waste of ice and snow possesses a peculiar and inde scribable fascination. In the belief that the same fascina tion may exist for the reader of these experiences, as well as the real actor in them, this book has been compiled and is confidently offered to the public with a full belief in its value and its entertaining qualities.