He had no scientific or exploring experience for the expedition, but his military background and strong leadership was enough. Leader of the eponymous polar expedition that got trapped in the wilderness for over three years. A founder of the national geographic society, greely contributed to its magazine and donated his collection of arctic books and scrapbooks to the society. They were charged with collecting a mass of scientific data that would help understand the littleknown region. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. In the years following the 1875 76 british arctic expedi. Indeed, the period from the late 1800s through the 1920s is often referred to as the heroic era, as polar explorers such as ernest shackleton, roald amundsen, robert peary, and others were bestowed with near superhero status by an adoring public. He invented the crows nest and other aids to ice navigation and was the first to suggest the use of sledges to reach the pole.
The poles are the coldest and most remote regions on earth. Polar exploration is the process of exploration of the polar regions of earth the arctic region and antarctica particularly with the goal of reaching the north pole and south pole, respectively. Greely and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles. Published 1885 external scan greely at cape sabine by charles h. Polar exploration is the exploration of the lands around the north and south poles. A brief timeline of polar exploration polar exploration. Greely adolphus washington greely was born on march 27, 1844, in newburyport, massachusetts. The study of polar exploration has many applications in the classroom. The best books on polar exploration five books expert. Full text is unavailable for this digitized archive article. Private library of polar exploration and travel books. The greely expedition, an american component of an international arcticresearch initiative, set forth in 1881.
You can still search for people on since yellow pages and dexknows are part of one company. On monday 31 january, pbs will air a documentary called the greely expedition on american experience. In 1881 first lieutenant adolphus washington greely of the u. The 10 greatest polar expedition books alastair humphreys. The great age of polar exploration is coming to an end. The scientific age of polar exploration began with his son, who wrote two important books on the arctic. Polar exploration in the arctic and antarctic weareteachers.
Polar exploration catchall suffers from its meandering. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Adolphus washington greely author of three years of arctic service. As we are working our way through the alphabet and now up to the letter s, this one is named after george simpson. Issue a group of books issued by the publisher as a discrete unit. Adolphus washington greely march 27, 1844 october 20, 1935 was a united states army officer, polar explorer, and recipient of the medal of honor he was the son of john balch greeley and frances dunn cobb greeley. View the strangely fascinating flapper style dress she created from rattlesnake skins and much, much more. While on this arctic adventure readers will meet all types of people, see all sorts of places, and learn all kinds of things about the bible. Author and journalist roland huntford picks the best books on the early history of polar exploration. Arctic first person narratives and ephemera related to expeditions into the arctic and subarctic regions. Adolphus washington greely 18441935, american soldier, arctic explorer, and writer, is remembered for his illfated expedition to the arctic in 18811884. Adolphus greely bio, facts, family famous birthdays. Opening the worst journey in the world completely at random i also reminded myself how brilliant the best polar books are and why i am desperate to see antarctica for myself.
Our polar catalogues also provide a nice example of the type of items we buy and sell. This time i have listed quite a number of recently published books and, with stretched budgets in mind, a fair number of more modestly priced books. The harrowing true story of the greely expedition by guttridge, leonard isbn. Pemberley books supplies a large range of polar exploration and other natural history books to order online. The north pole is in the arctic ocean, which is covered by a huge, floating ice sheet. These arctic explorers and their books are the real northpolar stars, according to john r. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
Scrapbooks of articles, pamphlets, newspaper clippings, etc. They are grouped by name of person or organization, by subject or location, and by occupation and listed alphabetically therein. At times, issue refers to timing, such as the first. The norwegians were masters of polar exploration because they were better prepared and did not glamourize it. Subscribers may view the full text of this article in its original form through timesmachine. Rescue of the greely party 1885, an official painting by albert. The lady franklin bay expedition of 18811884 to lady franklin bay in the canadian arctic was led by lieutenant adolphus greely and was promoted by the united states army signal corps its purpose was to establish a meteorologicalobservation station as part of the first international polar year, and to collect astronomical and magnetic data. Amazing exhibits tell the story of greeley and old weld county and its celebrated characters, such as rattlesnake kate. Horace greeley is largely famous for being the editor of the new york tribune and is quoted as saying go west young man in reference to western expansion. The great northern expedition was an immense eighteenthcentury enterprise that redrew the arctic map. During the golden age of arctic exploration between the 1840s and 1910s, a few names stand out franklin, kane, markham, byrd, and peary among them but few are quite like adolphus greely, whose expedition to lady franklin bay was both a scientific success and public tragedy. The romance of polar exploration all you can books.
Chet ross rare books specializes in first person narratives and scientific research related to exploration of the polar regions. I hope you enjoy looking at the variety of polar material we have to offer. Although they pushed further north than any explorers before, the greely expedition failed when supply ships failed to reach them for two years. Handbook of polar discoveries by greely a w abebooks. The story itself is fairly dramatic and interesting there is plenty of source material to make this a story worth telling. I buy a lot of nonfiction books about arctic and antarctic exploration. We have rare antiquarian and secondhand books, scientific papers, reports, photographs, maps and ephemera on antarctica, the arctic, the polar regions including greenland and iceland as well as on exploration, mountaineering and whaling. The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the librarys online catalog. The story of the greely arctic expedition 18811884 at.
The tribune was a weekly paper from 1870 to 1908, when it became a daily. Discusses the tools and equipment used by travelers visiting the north and south poles and the dangers associated with the journey, and describes some of the characteristics sights of each region. The greely expedition, marketed to the public as the first attempt by the united states to begin a new era of scientific research in the arctic, was instead largely another expedition in the tradition of romantic polar exploration and tragedy. Disaster at lady franklin bay naval history magazine.
This should have been a great, epic tale of the greeley expeditions misfortunes while spending years exploring the arctic. Jun 08, 2018 the marvellous wonders of the polar world by herman dieck, external scan the rescue of greely by winfield scott schley, 18391911. The tribune reduced publication to four days per week in 2019. The highly polished history series from pbs affiliate wgbh, american experience, is beginning 2011 with a number of programs featuring events of american history that have seen little or no airtime on television before. Adolphus washington greely american explorer britannica. Henry, adolphus greely, brainard, cape clay, execution, international. Correspondence, letterbooks, memoranda, diaries, speeches, lectures, manuscripts and galley proofs of greelys books and articles, notes, military papers, biographical material, greely greeley and nesmith family papers, financial records, scrapbooks, clippings, printed matter, maps, memorabilia, and other papers relating primarily to his military career and exploration of. General greeley is adolphus washington greeley known primarily for his polar exploration. Adolphus greely and 25 men set sail from newfoundland in 1881 to mount an expedition in the far north, they werent just going for the thrill of an adventure in the arctic. Abandoned in the arctic pushes beyond the stale story of whether members of the 1881 expedition were driven to cannibalism. Based on the authors exhaustive research, the incredible true story of the greely expedition, one of the most harrowing adventures in the annals of polar exploration. Adolphus washington greely was a united states army officer, polar explorer. He was the son of john balch greeley and frances dunn cobb greeley.
Greely and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He was a third cousin of american author and statesman horace greeley. Genealogy of the greelygreeley family by george hiram. This timeline has been created using information located in the findings aids from related collections in the librarys manuscript division. Army officer whose scientific expedition to the arctic resulted in the exploration of a considerable amount of terrain on ellesmere island, canada, and on coastal greenland, where he also set a contemporary record by reaching 8324. His new york tribune was americas most influential newspaper from 1840 to 1870. This guide also provides links to selected manuscript collections and digital materials such as documents, books, and images that are available from the library of congress.
Historic preservation month is a time to recognize and celebrate greeleys past, our historic built environment and efforts to preserve and rehabilitate it. Romance polar exploration abebooks passion for books. He lived in rochester, new york, and enlisted in a cavalry regiment during the civil war. An account of the lady franklin bay expedition of 188184 and the attainment of farthest north vol. Explorers in search of scientific knowledge, as well as glory, conquered the poles 100 years ago. Organized in conjunction with the first international polar year, the greely expedition was supposed to represent a new kind of arctic exploration, one focused on international, collaborative science rather than pell. The greely expedition, an american component of an international. Polar exploration rare books and first editions bauman. That opportunity came when the international scientific community saw the exploration of the polar regions as the key to understanding the climate of the world. Handbook of arctic discoveries columbian knowledge. In addition, it provides links to recommended external websites focusing on polar exploration and a bibliography containing selected works for further reading. The story of the greely arctic expedition 18811884 2nd ed. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. So here, to while away the long cold evenings, is a reading list of some of my favourite polar books.
Of the other survivors, many were active in exploration the rest of their lives. Adolphus washington greely encyclopedia arctica 15. A brief timeline of polar exploration below is a selected timeline highlighting exploration and expeditions to arctic regions in the late nineteenth century through the midtwentieth century. An important private library of polar exploration, travel and local history books exceeded expectations when it was auctioned by tennants auctioneers on 10th january, attracting both book collectors and polar enthusiasts alike. Today in history the rescue of the greeley expedition, june. Published 1885 external scan breaking the record by mary douglas, b. This website was made for elementary students learning about greeley history, but all ages can learn something. When the party was finally rescued in 1884, only seven of the original 25 expedition members remained alive. Survivors, including adolphus greely center with beard were sent to recuperate at the portsmouth naval shipyard. Fairbanks to call polar exploration history a trending topic would be an understatement. Guttridges ghosts of cape sabine too poorly written to enjoy. Antarctic expedition refers not to the polar journey, but to the trek he endured with edward wilson and henry bowers in search of the eggs of the. This is by far one of my favorite books on exploration.
While stories of the polar explorers and their efforts to reach the poles have been told again and again, the constant renewal of expeditions adds, every year, fresh incidents to the record, until it may almost be said that the fascination of the frozen regions is as inexhaustible as the list of polar heroes is illimitable. German exploration of the polar world is the exciting story of the generations of german polar explorers who braved the perils of the arctic and antarctic for themselves and their country. Arctic explorer adolphus greely can finally rest in peace. In my opinion, it is only this perspective that can make clear the institutional and cultural and scientific fundamentals that have driven highrisk endeavors to the ends of the earth and it is regrettable. In case you are not familiar with the two famous greeley s listed here, let me catch you up. Total region served and anything of special interest about the area.
Horace greeley february 3, 1811november 29, 1872 was an american editor of a leading newspaper, a founder of the republican party, reformer and politician. The heroic exploits of the worlds greatest polar explorers. Frederick foster kislingbury was born in england in 1846 or 1847 and moved to the united states around 1858. His reputation has been salvaged and his life reanimated by a dynamic new documentary that premiered to a capacity crowd last week at the portsmouth music hall. The greeley historic preservation commission invites the public to nominate people or projects for historic preservation month awards to celebrate historic preservation efforts in greeley. The names and achievements of famous explorers of the polar regions are well known, and the history of polar exploration is filled with stories of courage and endurance, as well as triumph and tragedy. Search mnhs box search mnhs websites, as well as collections online, finding aids and other resources. The people search feature on is temporarily unavailable.
An address on success in business 1867 pdf with commentary at unl. Historically, this was accomplished by explorers making often arduous travels on foot or by sled in these regions, known as a polar expedition. Imprint satement of place, publisher and date of publication on a books title page. Launched as part of the united states participation in the first international polar year, the greely arctic expedition sent twentyfive volunteers to ellesmere island off the northwest coast of greenland. Adolphus washington greely march 27, 1844 october 20, 1935 was a united states army officer, polar explorer, and recipient of the medal of honor. Horace greeley greeley, horace, 18111872 online books about this author are available, as is a wikipedia article greeley, horace, 18111872. The story of the greely arctic expedition 18811884 alden todd on. Search for books, pamphlets, maps, av materials, and archival and manuscript collections in our library catalog. Bertons book is a broad survey of arctic exploration as a whole. These fascinating tales reveal much about people and events that left their mark on the nation and even the world.
An account of the lady franklin expedition of 188184 and the attainment of the farthest north paperback or softback by greely, adolphus washington 18441935 and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. The romance of polar exploration by scott, george firth and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Adolphus greely was born to poverty in a family ground up by the unforgiving mills of massachusetts.
Welcome to greeley history for kids greeley, colorado is where we live, but how much do we know about our city and the history behind it. Greely spent most of his life in the army, serving in the signal corps. Greely, adolphus washington, 18441935, american army officer and arctic explorer, b. Honored belatedly by his government, greely received the congressional medal of honor in 1935, a few months before his death. Adolphus greely was truly an outstanding individual. First us edition of the official account of the first fram expedition, a remarkable achievement in polar exploration pmm, undertaken with the object of investigating the polar basin north of eurasia by drifting in the ice with the currents northwest from the new siberian islands across or near the pole arctic bibliography. The heroic exploits of the worlds greatest polar explorers riffenburgh, beau, royal geographical society on. Abandoned and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Max joness top 10 books about exploration books the. Rare books featuring polar exploration chet ross rare books. The history of adolphus greelys harrowing journey to reach the. Polar exploration books catalogue gran i hope you enjoy reading my latest catalogue and find items of interest for your collection. For the last four centuries, brave, hardy adventurers have been exploring the arctic and antarctic, the icy lands and seas in the far north and south.
Much of our inventory relating to polar exploration can be found on abe books to browse our titles select list this sellers books. Greely and his crew of 24 scientists and explorers were bound for the last region unmarked on global maps. Typically early printed books and especially manuscripts. Disaster at lady franklin bay naval history magazine august. From sir ernest shackleton, whose bravery and devotion to his men was exemplary, to the centurylong mystery of the illfated franklin. Correspondence, letterbooks, memoranda, diaries, speeches, lectures, manuscripts and galley proofs of greelys books and articles, notes, military papers, biographical material, greely greeley and nesmith family papers, financial records, scrapbooks, clippings, printed matter, maps, memorabilia, and other papers relating primarily to his military career and exploration of the polar regions.
Genealogy of the greelygreeley family ebook written by george hiram greeley. The lady franklin bay expedition of 18811884 to lady franklin bay in the canadian arctic was led by lieutenant adolphus greely and was promoted by the. Adolphus greely, the leader of this illfated venture to the arctic, was one of the main subjects in. Greely, adolphus washington article about greely, adolphus. Horace greeley greeley, horace, 18111872 the online. Your kids will embark on a fun, exciting trek through gods word with the niv adventure bible, in an allnew polar exploration theme. Adolphus greely eigentlich adolphus washington greely.
So many books about the various journeys undertaken during that final stage in the age of. Its purpose was to establish a meteorologicalobservation station as part of the first international polar year, and to. The lady franklin bay expedition of 18811884 to lady franklin bay in the canadian arctic was led by lieutenant adolphus greely and was promoted by the united states army signal corps. Greely came to the arctic after a stellar military career. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. The story of the greely arctic expedition 18811884. While stories of the polar explorers and their efforts to reach the poles have been told again and again, the constant renewal of expeditions adds, every year, fresh.
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