An Address Delivered Before The St. Louis Mercantile Library Association, January 6, 1872: Upon The Thermal Paths To The Pole (1872) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104011307)

""An Address Delivered Before The St. Louis Mercantile Library Association, January 6, 1872: Upon The Thermal Paths To The Pole"" is a book written by Silas Bent in 1872. The book is a transcript of a speech given by Bent to the St. Louis Mercantile Library Association. The speech was about the exploration of the Arctic regions and the search for the North Pole. Bent discusses the use of thermal paths, or warm currents, to navigate the Arctic and reach the North Pole. He also talks about the challenges faced by explorers in the Arctic, including harsh weather conditions and dangerous ice formations. The book provides a historical perspective on Arctic exploration and the scientific theories that guided it in the 19th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of exploration and the Arctic region.The Currents Of The Ocean, And The Influence Of The Latter Upon The Climates Of The World.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Silas Bent
ISBN-10: 1104011301
ISBN-13: 9781104011307
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/26/2009
Pages: 40
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.33lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.11d