Publisher's Synopsis
Atmospheric Theory Of The Open Polar Sea: With Remarks On The Present State Of The Question is a book written by William Willder Wheildon in 1872. The book is focused on the theory of the existence of an open polar sea, which was a popular topic of discussion during the 19th century. The author presents his argument that the Arctic Ocean is not a solid ice mass, but rather a body of water that is kept open by atmospheric circulation. The book is divided into two parts. The first part discusses the various theories and arguments put forth by scientists and explorers regarding the existence of an open polar sea. The author analyzes and critiques these arguments, presenting his own theory based on atmospheric circulation. The second part of the book consists of remarks on the present state of the question, where the author discusses the latest developments in the field and provides updates on the ongoing debates. Overall, Atmospheric Theory Of The Open Polar Sea is a comprehensive and insightful analysis of a topic that was of great interest to scientists and explorers during the 19th century. The book provides a detailed examination of the various theories and arguments put forth regarding the existence of an open polar sea, and presents a compelling case for the author's own theory based on atmospheric circulation.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.