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The Frozen North: An Account of Arctic Exploration for Use in Schools

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The Frozen North: An Account of Arctic Exploration for Use in Schools

Exploring the Icy Unknown: Tales of Arctic AdventureBy Edith Horton

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The Frozen North: An Account of Arctic Exploration for Use in Schools

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In "The Frozen North: An Account of Arctic Exploration for Use in Schools," Edith Horton crafts a compelling narrative that delves into the challenges and triumphs of Arctic exploration. The text is presented in a clear, engaging style that blends informative prose with vivid descriptions, making it accessible for young readers while maintaining an academic rigor. The book provides a historical context, highlighting key expeditions and figures, while interweaving geographical and cultural insights that enhance the reader's understanding of the Arctic regions. Edith Horton, an esteemed educational author and advocate for incorporating adventure and exploration into school curricula, was inspired by the early 20th-century fascination with the Arctic. Her background in geography and experience in teaching informed her approach to writing this book, allowing her to present complex subjects in a manner that resonates with children. Horton's goal was to ignite curiosity about the natural world and to provide a resource that aligns with educational standards of her time. This book is highly recommended for educators and students alike, as it serves not only as an engaging classroom resource but also as a stimulating introduction to the wonders of Arctic exploration. By bridging education and adventure, Horton'Äôs work encourages young readers to explore the broader themes of perseverance, resilience, and the quest for knowledge.

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GenreChildren's Literature

Length4 hrs 25 mins

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FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateNov 10, 2023

LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1PREFACE

12XI. NORDENSKJÖLD AND THE NORTHEAST PASSAGE 1878–1879

2I. INTRODUCTION

13XII. VOYAGE OF THE JEANNETTE 1879–1881

3II. SIR JOHN FRANKLIN 1818

14XIII. GREELY IN GRINNELL LAND 1881–1883

4III. FRANKLIN’S FIRST LAND JOURNEY 1819–1821

15XIV. FARTHEST NORTH OF THE GREELY PARTY 1882

5IV. FRANKLIN’S SECOND LAND JOURNEY 1825–1827

16XV. LIEUTENANT SCHWATKA IN ALASKA 1883

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6V. THE EREBUS AND THE TERROR 1845

17XVI. NANSEN CROSSES GREENLAND 1888

7VI. ELISHA KENT KANE 1853

18XVII. THE VOYAGE OF THE FRAM 1893–1896

8VII. WINTER IN RENSSELAER HARBOR 1853–1854

19XVIII. PEARY CROSSES GREENLAND 1891–1897

9VIII. THE ESKIMOS 1854

20XIX. ANDRÉE’S BALLOON EXPEDITION TO THE POLE 1897

10IX. HUNTING IN THE ICY NORTH

21XX. EXPEDITIONS OF 1902

11X. HOME AGAIN 1855

22XXI. THE DISCOVERY OF THE NORTH POLE BY ROBERT E. PEARY 1909

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