The Greatest Show in the Arctic: The American Exploration of Franz Josef Land, 1898–1905 (Volume 82) (American Exploration and Travel Series)

Synopsis

Examines The American Exploration Of Franz Josef Land Between 1898 And 1905, When Three Expeditions Launched From The Archipelago In Attempt To Reach The Geographic North Pole, But Ended In Failure: The Wellman Expedition Run By Walter Wellman, A Chicago Journalist And Bon Vivant In Search Of Fame; The Baldwin-ziegler Expedition, Led By Evelyn Briggs Baldwin, A Midwestern Government Meteorologist; And The Fiala-ziegler Expedition, Run By Anthony Fiala, A Photographer And Graphic Artist In Search Of God.--provided By Publisher. Introduction: Off The American Route -- Expedition One. The Great American Act Of Hustling : The Wellman Polar Expedition, 1898-1899 -- Expedition Two. Cigarette-smoking Dudes : The Baldwin-ziegler Polar Expedition, 1901-1902 -- Expedition Three. Onward, Christian Soldier : The Ziegler Polar Expedition, 1903-1905 -- Aftermath: An American Tractor At The North Pole. P.j. Capelotti. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 551-604) And Index.