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Except for the bottom of the sea or the center of the earth, the North Pole, at the end of the nineteenth century, was the world's last mysterious destination.
The Ice Balloon: S.A. Andree and the Heroic Age of Arctic Exploration retells the attempt by Swedish explorer S.A. Andree to reach the north pole by hydrogen balloon. Writer Alec Wilkinson recounts the whole story of Andrees venture from its first conception to the final recovery of its lost artifacts, and intersperses his tale with other events in the history of Arctic exploration.
Wilkinson draws on previous accounts of Arctic exploration as well as original documents from various expeditions to reconstruct an era of scientific discovery. The book includes photographs taken by contemporaries of Andree, including some that were shot on Andrees expedition and lost for decades when the undeveloped film was frozen in the ice along with the members of the party.
MEET THE AUTHOR
Nicole has been writing since she could make letters with a pencil, and has been making a living at it for more than ten years. She has gone back to school too many times, studying archaeology, folklore, writing and visual art. She writes fiction under several pen names, and also does printmaking, book arts, and photography. Nicole is an avid amateur natural historian with a particular fascination for things that fly, whether it's birds, bats or insects.
EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK
In 1893, a Norwegian named Fridtjof Nansen set off to strand his purpose-built ship, the Fram, in the Arctic ice with the hope it could drift to the north pole along with the ice. There were thirteen men on the crew, who lived in relative comfort compared to other Arctic explorers. Nansen had planned carefully and the Fram was well-insulated and warm.
He was not content to simply wait and set off with another crew member to attempt to reach the pole by dogsled. But his haste proved to work against him as they had to turn back. It was not until 1896 that they encountered other explorers, and were able to make their way back to their ship. This was the same time at which Andree was planning his first attempt to launch his balloon.
In the summer of 1896 Andree and his two crew members, meteorologist Nils Eckholm and photographer Nils Strindberg, along with a large crew of people to help build a temporary balloon shed and prepare for the journey, arrived in Spitsbergen. By the end of the summer the attempt was abandoned due to a lack of favorable winds for the balloon.
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Quicklet on Alec Wilkinson’s The Ice Balloon: S.A. Andrée and the Heroic Age of Arctic Exploration
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Our Hyperink Quicklets are usually 5,000 words and include an overall summary, chapter commentary, key characters, literary themes, fun trivia, and recommended related readings.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Except for the bottom of the sea or the center of the earth, the North Pole, at the end of the nineteenth century, was the world's last mysterious destination.
The Ice Balloon: S.A. Andree and the Heroic Age of Arctic Exploration retells the attempt by Swedish explorer S.A. Andree to reach the north pole by hydrogen balloon. Writer Alec Wilkinson recounts the whole story of Andrees venture from its first conception to the final recovery of its lost artifacts, and intersperses his tale with other events in the history of Arctic exploration.
Wilkinson draws on previous accounts of Arctic exploration as well as original documents from various expeditions to reconstruct an era of scientific discovery. The book includes photographs taken by contemporaries of Andree, including some that were shot on Andrees expedition and lost for decades when the undeveloped film was frozen in the ice along with the members of the party.
MEET THE AUTHOR
Nicole has been writing since she could make letters with a pencil, and has been making a living at it for more than ten years. She has gone back to school too many times, studying archaeology, folklore, writing and visual art. She writes fiction under several pen names, and also does printmaking, book arts, and photography. Nicole is an avid amateur natural historian with a particular fascination for things that fly, whether it's birds, bats or insects.
EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK
In 1893, a Norwegian named Fridtjof Nansen set off to strand his purpose-built ship, the Fram, in the Arctic ice with the hope it could drift to the north pole along with the ice. There were thirteen men on the crew, who lived in relative comfort compared to other Arctic explorers. Nansen had planned carefully and the Fram was well-insulated and warm.
He was not content to simply wait and set off with another crew member to attempt to reach the pole by dogsled. But his haste proved to work against him as they had to turn back. It was not until 1896 that they encountered other explorers, and were able to make their way back to their ship. This was the same time at which Andree was planning his first attempt to launch his balloon.
In the summer of 1896 Andree and his two crew members, meteorologist Nils Eckholm and photographer Nils Strindberg, along with a large crew of people to help build a temporary balloon shed and prepare for the journey, arrived in Spitsbergen. By the end of the summer the attempt was abandoned due to a lack of favorable winds for the balloon.
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CHAPTER OUTLINE
Quicklet on Alec Wilkinson’s The Ice Balloon: S.A. Andrée and the Heroic Age of Arctic Exploration
+ About the Book
+ About the Author
+ Summary of The Ice Balloon
+ Important People
+ ...and much more
Quicklet on Alec Wilkinson's The Ice Balloon: S. A. Andree and the Heroic Age of Arctic Exploration (Cliffsnotes-Like Book Summary & Commentary)
Quicklets: Your Reading Sidekick!
Our Hyperink Quicklets are usually 5,000 words and include an overall summary, chapter commentary, key characters, literary themes, fun trivia, and recommended related readings.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Except for the bottom of the sea or the center of the earth, the North Pole, at the end of the nineteenth century, was the world's last mysterious destination.
The Ice Balloon: S.A. Andree and the Heroic Age of Arctic Exploration retells the attempt by Swedish explorer S.A. Andree to reach the north pole by hydrogen balloon. Writer Alec Wilkinson recounts the whole story of Andrees venture from its first conception to the final recovery of its lost artifacts, and intersperses his tale with other events in the history of Arctic exploration.
Wilkinson draws on previous accounts of Arctic exploration as well as original documents from various expeditions to reconstruct an era of scientific discovery. The book includes photographs taken by contemporaries of Andree, including some that were shot on Andrees expedition and lost for decades when the undeveloped film was frozen in the ice along with the members of the party.
MEET THE AUTHOR
Nicole has been writing since she could make letters with a pencil, and has been making a living at it for more than ten years. She has gone back to school too many times, studying archaeology, folklore, writing and visual art. She writes fiction under several pen names, and also does printmaking, book arts, and photography. Nicole is an avid amateur natural historian with a particular fascination for things that fly, whether it's birds, bats or insects.
EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK
In 1893, a Norwegian named Fridtjof Nansen set off to strand his purpose-built ship, the Fram, in the Arctic ice with the hope it could drift to the north pole along with the ice. There were thirteen men on the crew, who lived in relative comfort compared to other Arctic explorers. Nansen had planned carefully and the Fram was well-insulated and warm.
He was not content to simply wait and set off with another crew member to attempt to reach the pole by dogsled. But his haste proved to work against him as they had to turn back. It was not until 1896 that they encountered other explorers, and were able to make their way back to their ship. This was the same time at which Andree was planning his first attempt to launch his balloon.
In the summer of 1896 Andree and his two crew members, meteorologist Nils Eckholm and photographer Nils Strindberg, along with a large crew of people to help build a temporary balloon shed and prepare for the journey, arrived in Spitsbergen. By the end of the summer the attempt was abandoned due to a lack of favorable winds for the balloon.
Buy a copy to keep reading!
CHAPTER OUTLINE
Quicklet on Alec Wilkinson’s The Ice Balloon: S.A. Andrée and the Heroic Age of Arctic Exploration
+ About the Book
+ About the Author
+ Summary of The Ice Balloon
+ Important People
+ ...and much more
Our Hyperink Quicklets are usually 5,000 words and include an overall summary, chapter commentary, key characters, literary themes, fun trivia, and recommended related readings.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Except for the bottom of the sea or the center of the earth, the North Pole, at the end of the nineteenth century, was the world's last mysterious destination.
The Ice Balloon: S.A. Andree and the Heroic Age of Arctic Exploration retells the attempt by Swedish explorer S.A. Andree to reach the north pole by hydrogen balloon. Writer Alec Wilkinson recounts the whole story of Andrees venture from its first conception to the final recovery of its lost artifacts, and intersperses his tale with other events in the history of Arctic exploration.
Wilkinson draws on previous accounts of Arctic exploration as well as original documents from various expeditions to reconstruct an era of scientific discovery. The book includes photographs taken by contemporaries of Andree, including some that were shot on Andrees expedition and lost for decades when the undeveloped film was frozen in the ice along with the members of the party.
MEET THE AUTHOR
Nicole has been writing since she could make letters with a pencil, and has been making a living at it for more than ten years. She has gone back to school too many times, studying archaeology, folklore, writing and visual art. She writes fiction under several pen names, and also does printmaking, book arts, and photography. Nicole is an avid amateur natural historian with a particular fascination for things that fly, whether it's birds, bats or insects.
EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK
In 1893, a Norwegian named Fridtjof Nansen set off to strand his purpose-built ship, the Fram, in the Arctic ice with the hope it could drift to the north pole along with the ice. There were thirteen men on the crew, who lived in relative comfort compared to other Arctic explorers. Nansen had planned carefully and the Fram was well-insulated and warm.
He was not content to simply wait and set off with another crew member to attempt to reach the pole by dogsled. But his haste proved to work against him as they had to turn back. It was not until 1896 that they encountered other explorers, and were able to make their way back to their ship. This was the same time at which Andree was planning his first attempt to launch his balloon.
In the summer of 1896 Andree and his two crew members, meteorologist Nils Eckholm and photographer Nils Strindberg, along with a large crew of people to help build a temporary balloon shed and prepare for the journey, arrived in Spitsbergen. By the end of the summer the attempt was abandoned due to a lack of favorable winds for the balloon.
Buy a copy to keep reading!
CHAPTER OUTLINE
Quicklet on Alec Wilkinson’s The Ice Balloon: S.A. Andrée and the Heroic Age of Arctic Exploration
+ About the Book
+ About the Author
+ Summary of The Ice Balloon
+ Important People
+ ...and much more
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| BN ID: | 2940014331203 |
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| Publisher: | Hyperink |
| Publication date: | 02/24/2012 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| File size: | 928 KB |
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