Bibliograph

New lands within the Arctic Circle, narrative of the discoveries of the Austrian ship "Tegetthoff," in the years 1872-1874

Type

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New lands within the Arctic Circle, narrative of the discoveries of the Austrian ship "Tegetthoff," in the years 1872-1874

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

New lands within the Arctic Circle

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Sub title

narrative of the discoveries of the Austrian ship "Tegetthoff," in the years 1872-1874

Summary

New Lands Within The Arctic Circle is a non-fiction book written by Julius Payer, an Austrian explorer who was a member of the Austro-Hungarian North Pole Expedition of 1872-1874. The book is a detailed account of the expedition's journey to the Arctic region, including their observations of the landscape, wildlife, and the daily life of the native people they encountered. Payer describes the harsh conditions of the Arctic climate and the difficulties the expedition faced in their attempts to navigate the treacherous terrain. He also documents the expedition's interactions with the Inuit people and their cultural practices, as well as their discovery of new lands and geographical features. The book contains numerous illustrations and maps, providing a visual record of the expedition's findings. Overall, "New Lands Within The Arctic Circle" provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of Arctic exploration in the late 19th century

Target audience

adult

Classification