The arctic regions : illustrated with photographs taken on an art expedition to Greenland /
Bradford, William,1823-1892.
Lapides, Michael.
New Bedford Whaling Museum.
A landmark in the annals of American photography and polar adventure, Bradford's book was first published for subscribers in1873. As the pace of global climate change quickens and the magnificent Arctic icecap dwindles, this re-publication could not be more timely or important.
Includes bibliographical references.
Preface / by James Russell and Llewellyn Howland III -- Foreword / by Michael Lapides -- Introduction / by Russell A. Potter -- Author's preface: "A few words of explanation" -- Ancient Greenland -- The Panther leaves St. John's -- Hospitably received by Governor Kursch and others -- Preparations for a visit to the old ruins in Karkortok -- Visit Kraksimiut -- Visit the summit of the glacier -- Arrive at Iviktut -- Take our departure from Kunak Mountain -- Arrive off Svartehuk Headland and go ashore -- Arrive at Upernavik -- The Panther runs on the rocks -- Boring through the pack to reach Devil's Thumb and Wilcox Point -- Anchor under the Devil's Thumb -- Return to Tessiusak -- Leave Godhaven.
A landmark in the annals of American photography and polar adventure, Bradford's book was first published for subscribers in1873. As the pace of global climate change quickens and the magnificent Arctic icecap dwindles, this re-publication could not be more timely or important.