Exploring polar frontiers - William J Mills

Covers the entire history of Arctic and Antarctic exploration, from the voyage of Pytheas ca. 325 B.C. to the present, in one convenient, comprehensive reference resource.

511 A-Z biographical, geographical, and subject entries on polar exploration such as dogs, man-hauling, Elephant Island, South Georgia, and major explorers such as Sir John Franklin, Fridtjof Nansen, and Richard Byrd

Extensive collection of photographs, many taken by expedition participants

Vivid illustrations, including woodcuts and drawings

20 maps detailing Arctic and Antarctic regions

Chronology of expeditions beginning with the voyage of Pytheas in 325 B.C. through the present