ebooks Cengage Advantage Books: Bioethics in a Cultural Context: Philosophy; Religion; History; Politics by Vincent Barry in History

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An unparalleled look at the first surface crossing of the Arctic Ocean; and probably the first expedition to reach the North Pole by surface travel; through the words and images of the man who led it On February 21; 1968; Wally Herbert and his team of three companions and forty huskies set out from Point Barrow; Alaska; embarking on a route that would take them some 3;800 miles over sixteen months; across the North Pole and the frozen Arctic Ocean via its longest axis. Though their achievement was overshadowed by the Apollo moon landing; it stands today as one of the greatest expeditions of all time. Featuring an impressive team of expert commentators and illustrated with stunning photographs; this exceptional photography book is an engrossing firsthand record of an astonishing journey―one that will probably never be repeated. The Arctic Ocean as a whole is attracting worldwide attention because of global warming; the shrinking ice cap; the opening up of new northerly trade routes; and competition between nations for potentially vast untapped mineral resources.Across the Arctic Ocean is therefore a truly timely account of the last great frontier in a rapidly changing world and will appeal to all those interested in exploration; polar science; the great outdoors; and human endeavor. 157 illustrations; 86 in color