Publisher's Synopsis
""A Dutch Arctic Expedition and Route: Being a Survey of the North Polar Question"" is a book written by Samuel Richard Van Campen in 1876. The book provides a detailed account of the Dutch Arctic Expedition and the exploration of the North Pole. The author describes the journey of the expedition and the challenges faced by the explorers in their quest to reach the North Pole. The book also discusses the various theories and debates surrounding the North Polar Question, including the existence of a polar continent, the possibility of a Northwest Passage, and the search for a magnetic pole. The author provides a comprehensive analysis of the scientific knowledge and technology of the time, including the use of steam-powered ships and the latest surveying equipment. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Arctic exploration and the North Pole.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
