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Report Of Board Of Officers To Consider An Expedition For The Relief Of Lieut. Greely And Party
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Arctic HistoryTravel General19th Century United States History
ISBN13: 9781245977548
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Sep 18 2011
Pages: 208
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
This is a historical report documenting the U.S. Navy's efforts to organize and execute an expedition to rescue Lieutenant Adolphus Greely and his team. The Report Of Board Of Officers To Consider An Expedition For The Relief Of Lieut. Greely And Party provides a detailed account of the planning, logistics, and considerations involved in mounting a relief mission to the Arctic in the late 19th century.
It offers valuable insights into the challenges of polar exploration, the role of the Navy in such endeavors, and the public's concern for the fate of the Greely expedition. The report serves as a primary source for understanding the historical context and the human drama surrounding one of the most perilous Arctic expeditions in American history.
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