Polar Explorers : History Makers Series

A book in the History Makers collective biography series, which offers students insight into the lives & personalities of important figures who share a common vocation, cause, or calling. The book begins with an introduction to the ¿Golden Age¿ of polar exploration, which lasted through much of the 19th century & into the early part of the 20th century. The age was marked by a number of important expeditions to both the Arctic & the Antarctic, sponsored by several different nations. This is followed by chapters on each of the major polar explorers: John Franklin, Robert Peary, Matthew Henson, Roald Amundsen, & Robert Falcon Scott. Over 50 illustrations.Currie, Stephen is the author of 'Polar Explorers : History Makers Series', published 2007 under ISBN 9781422390481 and ISBN 1422390489.