The Coast Of Northeast Greenland: With Hydrographic Studies In The Greenland Sea (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258285241)

The book titled ""The Coast of Northeast Greenland: With Hydrographic Studies in the Greenland Sea"" by Louise Arner Boyd is a detailed account of the author's expedition to the coast of Northeast Greenland. The book is a comprehensive study of the geography and hydrography of the region, with a particular focus on the Greenland Sea.Boyd was a pioneering female explorer and a keen observer of the natural world. She embarked on several expeditions to the Arctic region, and this book is a result of her 1933-34 expedition to the coast of Northeast Greenland. The book is based on her personal observations, as well as data collected by her team of scientists and explorers.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of the region. The first chapter provides an overview of the geography and geology of the region, while the second chapter focuses on the climate and weather patterns. The third chapter delves into the flora and fauna of the region, including the various species of birds, mammals, and fish that inhabit the area.The fourth chapter is a detailed account of the hydrography of the Greenland Sea, including the currents, tides, and water temperatures. The final chapter provides a summary of the expedition, including the challenges faced by the team and the discoveries they made.Overall, ""The Coast of Northeast Greenland: With Hydrographic Studies in the Greenland Sea"" is a fascinating account of an expedition to a remote and little-explored region of the world. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Arctic exploration, geography, or oceanography.Additional Contributors Are Henry J. Oosting, Fred A Buhler, F. Eyolf Bronner, And Others. Foreword By Edward H. Smith. The Louise A. Boyd Arctic Expeditions Of 1937 And 1938. American Geographical Society, Special Publication No. 30.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: Louise Arner Boyd
ISBN-10: 125828524X
ISBN-13: 9781258285241
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 04/14/2012
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.82lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.81d