The Frozen North: An Account of Arctic Exploration for Use in Schools
Exploring the Icy Unknown: Tales of Arctic AdventureBy Edith Horton
Length4h 25m
About this audiobook
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.
Audiobook details
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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