Description: This book offers a compelling challenge to the long-held belief that the North is a barren wasteland. The author, a seasoned explorer with extensive experience in the Arctic, argues that the traditional view of the North as inhospitable and devoid of resources is fundamentally flawed. Drawing on historical examples, such as the British government's underestimation of Canada's value in the 18th century and the widespread disbelief in the potential of Spitsbergen, the book reveals a consistent pattern of misjudgment towards the North. The author challenges the reader to reconsider preconceived notions about the region and to understand the North's potential for development. He asserts that the North is not merely an unforgiving frontier, but rather a land brimming with resources waiting to be discovered and utilized. Through his engaging analysis, the author compels us to reimagine the North, not as a desolate and icy wasteland, but as a vital territory with immense potential for a thriving future. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Type: textbook
Book Title: Northward Course of Empire (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 324 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Year: 2015
Topic: Earth Sciences / Geography
Item Height: 0.7 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Science
Item Weight: 15.4 Oz
Author: Vilhjalmur Stefansson
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
