Publisher's Synopsis
Conquering The Arctic Ice is a book written by Ejnar Mikkelsen and published in 1909. The book describes the author's experiences during his expedition to the Arctic in 1907-1908, where he and his team attempted to reach the North Pole. The book is divided into three parts, with the first part describing the preparations for the expedition and the journey to Greenland. The second part details the team's journey across the ice, including their encounters with polar bears and other dangers. The final part of the book describes the team's return journey and their eventual arrival back in Denmark. Throughout the book, Mikkelsen provides vivid descriptions of the Arctic landscape and the challenges faced by his team as they attempted to conquer the harsh and unforgiving environment. The book is a fascinating account of one of the most daring expeditions in Arctic history and offers a unique perspective on the challenges faced by early explorers in this remote and inhospitable region.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.
