The polar world; a popular description of man and nature in the Arctic and Antarctic regions of the globe.
By G. Hartwig.

Description

Main Author

Hartwig, G. (Georg), 1813-1880

Language(s)

English

Published

London, Longmans, Green and co., 1874.

Edition

2d ed.

Subjects

Natural History
Natural history
Antarctic races.
Arctic peoples
Arctic regions

Summary

Contains a characterization (based on literature) of arctic lands, the various zones, climate and vegetation, the land mammals and birds, the seas and marine animals. Also includes chapters on the peoples, the fur trade and arctic exploration from the Norseman to Hayes, 1860. (AB 6733). Part II covers the antarctic regions.

Physical Description

xviii p., 2 l., [3]-548 p. col. front., illus., 8 col. pl., 3 fold. maps. 24 cm.

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