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The present phase of Arctic Exploration , the characteristic feature of which is the
attempt to reach the Pole , combined more or less with a spirit of scientific inquiry
, promises to be a more glorious one than either of the two preceding phases ...
The present phase of Arctic Exploration , the characteristic feature of which is the
attempt to reach the Pole , combined more or less with a spirit of scientific inquiry
, promises to be a more glorious one than either of the two preceding phases ...
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In or about 982 Erek the Red was banished from Iceland , upon which he
resolved to explore Gembiorn ' s Land . He soon reached the east coast of
Greenland , which he followed in a southerly direction , and doubled Cape
Farewell .
In or about 982 Erek the Red was banished from Iceland , upon which he
resolved to explore Gembiorn ' s Land . He soon reached the east coast of
Greenland , which he followed in a southerly direction , and doubled Cape
Farewell .
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How far north they advanced it is difficult to say , but a Runic inscription found on
the island of Kingitorsoak , and bearing date 1135 , shows that they had then
reached at least as high as 12° 55 ' N . These colonies flourished for a while , but
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How far north they advanced it is difficult to say , but a Runic inscription found on
the island of Kingitorsoak , and bearing date 1135 , shows that they had then
reached at least as high as 12° 55 ' N . These colonies flourished for a while , but
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... and Sebastian Cabot , then eighty - eight years of age , saw the vessel off , and
bade the expedition “ God cheer . ” Burrough passed the island of Kolguev on
July 14th , and next day he reached the coast of the mouth of the Petchora .
... and Sebastian Cabot , then eighty - eight years of age , saw the vessel off , and
bade the expedition “ God cheer . ” Burrough passed the island of Kolguev on
July 14th , and next day he reached the coast of the mouth of the Petchora .
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This was the highest latitude then reached on the American side of Davis ' Strait .
He coasted this land to the south , passed the Cape of God ' s Mercy , sailed up
Northumberland Inlet , and worked his way south into Frobisher ' s Strait , and ...
This was the highest latitude then reached on the American side of Davis ' Strait .
He coasted this land to the south , passed the Cape of God ' s Mercy , sailed up
Northumberland Inlet , and worked his way south into Frobisher ' s Strait , and ...
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animals appearance Arctic attempt bear boat called Captain carried cause CHAPTER clear close coast coming continued course crew Crown danger deer difficulty direction distance drift east effect escape evidently explored fact fall feet floating force formed four gained give Greenland hands head hope interest Island journey kind land latitude leave less look masses means miles mountain nature northern noticed object observed once ourselves party passed Polar Pole present probably proved pursuit reached regions remains rest rise rocks round sailed sailors schooner seal season seems seen ship shore short shot side sight soon Sound Spitzbergen sport Strait success surface temperature travelling turned vessel voyage warm weather whale whole wind winter
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Información bibliográfica
| Título | The Gateway to the Polynia: A Voyage to Spitzbergen |
| Autor | John Campion Wells |
| Editor | Henry S. King, 1873 |
| Procedencia del original | Universidad de Oxford |
| Digitalizado | 26 Jun. 2006 |
| Largo | 355 páginas |
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