Round About The North Pole

Round About The North Pole is a non-fiction book written by William John Gordon. It is a detailed account of the author's experiences during his Arctic expedition in 1875-76, where he and his team attempted to reach the North Pole. The book is divided into 14 chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the expedition.The author begins by describing the preparations for the expedition, including the selection of the crew and the choice of equipment. He then goes on to detail the journey itself, describing the harsh conditions, the challenges faced by the crew, and the various scientific observations and experiments conducted during the expedition.Throughout the book, Gordon provides vivid descriptions of the Arctic landscape, the wildlife, and the people he encountered along the way. He also includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the journey.Overall, Round About The North Pole is a fascinating and informative account of one of the earliest attempts to reach the North Pole. It provides a unique insight into the challenges and triumphs of Arctic exploration in the late 19th century.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.