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The ice balloon: S.A. Andrée and the heroic age of arctic exploration
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Published:
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, c2011.
Physical Desc:
239 pages : ill. ; 22 cm.
Status:
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910.9113 A558zw 2011
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910.9113 A558zw 2011

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Documents the dramatic 1897 flight of a visionary Swedish explorer who attempted to discover the North Pole in a hydrogen balloon, describing the formidable environmental conditions that challenged his efforts.

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Street Date:
1201.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780307594808, 0307594807

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Description
Documents the dramatic 1897 flight of a visionary Swedish explorer who attempted to discover the North Pole in a hydrogen balloon, describing the formidable environmental conditions that challenged his efforts.

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APA Citation (style guide)

Wilkinson, A. (2011). The ice balloon: S.A. Andrée and the heroic age of arctic exploration. New York, Alfred A. Knopf.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Wilkinson, Alec, 1952-. 2011. The Ice Balloon: S.A. Andrée and the Heroic Age of Arctic Exploration. New York, Alfred A. Knopf.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Wilkinson, Alec, 1952-, The Ice Balloon: S.A. Andrée and the Heroic Age of Arctic Exploration. New York, Alfred A. Knopf, 2011.

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Wilkinson, Alec. The Ice Balloon: S.A. Andrée and the Heroic Age of Arctic Exploration. New York, Alfred A. Knopf, 2011.

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