No Mans Land: A History of Spitsbergen from Its Discovery in 1596 to the Beginning of the Scientific Exploration of the Country (190

by William Martin Conway

Book Overview

No Man's Land is a historical account of Spitsbergen, an archipelago located in the Arctic Ocean. The book covers the period from the island's discovery in 1596 to the beginning of scientific exploration in 1906. The author, William Martin Conway, provides a detailed description of the geography, wildlife, and climate of the region, as well as the various expeditions and settlements that have taken place on the island. He also delves into the political...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1498154271
• ISBN13: 9781498154277
• Release Date: August 2014
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 412 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"