Farthest North The Life and Explorations of Lieutenant James Booth Lockwood, of the Greely Arctic Expedition
Read online or download for free
Language: EnglishPublished:
Authors:
- Lanman, Charles
1819 - 1895
About this book
In the relentless pursuit of knowledge during the age of exploration, Lieutenant James Booth Lockwood emerged as a pivotal figure in the Greely Arctic Expedition, a daring venture into the frigid unknown. "Farthest North: The Life and Explorations of Lieutenant James Booth Lockwood, of the Greely Arctic Expedition" by Charles Lanman meticulously details Lockwood's harrowing experiences and contributions to polar exploration. Readers will discover the challenges of survival in extreme conditions and the scientific endeavors that aimed to map uncharted territories. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians, this account not only illuminates the spirit of adventure but also highlights the profound impact of human resilience in the face of nature’s harshest trials.
More books by author: Lanman, Charles
Letters from the Alleghany Mountains
A Summer in the Wilderness embracing a canoe voyage up the Mississippi and around Lake Superior
Adventures of an Angler in Canada, Nova Scotia and the United States
Haw-Ho-Noo; Or, Records of a Tourist
Letters from a Landscape Painter
A Tour to the River Saguenay, in Lower Canada