Arctic Exploration

J. Douglas Hoares book Arctic Exploration provides a historical chronicle of the expeditions and travels of many explorers in the Arctic. The early explorations of explorers like Hudson Phipps and Nelson as well as those of Buchan and Franklin are covered in the book. Along with the accounts of Franklins overland trek and Parrys North-West expeditions it also tells the tales of Ross unsuccessful efforts and Parrys achievements. The second land excursion of Franklin and Parrys North Polar trip is also covered in the book. The tale also includes Rosss exploits on board the Victory Backs two excursions and Dease and Simpsons findings. The book also includes information on Sverdrup and Pearys following excursions as well as current expeditions like those led by Abruzzi Wellmann and Toll and the Jackson-Harmsworth mission. The book Arctic Exploration gives a thorough overview of the Arctic regions travels as well as the difficulties the explorers encountered while trying to learn and find new things.