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Norway S Arctic Islands

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Author : Alan Small
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995

Norway S Arctic Islands written by Alan Small and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Arctic regions categories.

Norway

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Author : Judy Lomax
language : en
Publisher: Imray, Laurie, Norie and Wilson Ltd
Release Date : 2022-07-28

Norway written by Judy Lomax and has been published by Imray, Laurie, Norie and Wilson Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-07-28 with Sports & Recreation categories.

This well-established cruising guide covers the coast of Norway northwards from the Swedish border in the Skagerrak around the North Cape to the Russian border. It includes coverage of the Lofoten and Vesterålen islands, the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and the remote volcanic island of Jan Mayen. Author Judy Lomax continues to sail this beguiling coastline of majestic fjords and multiple islands and uses her extensive network of contacts, built up over more than 30 years, to help monitor changes in the region. This fourth edition incorporates numerous updates to her previous work and expands on the detail for some areas such as the Oslo Fjord and the Telemark Canal. There is a wealth of new photographs and revised Imray plans throughout. Whether you are on a private vessel or one of the many ships cruising this stunningly beautiful region, Norway is a trusted and proven companion. "Any yachtsman even contemplating a visit to this loveliest of cruising areas could be considered negligent if he did not buy this book". - RHR, Cruising "...The author finds it difficult to avoid superlatives when talking about Norwegian scenery. I find it equally difficult to avoid superlatives when talking about this book. I am impressed. Also most Norwegians may learn a lot of facts from this excellent book. This will remain a classic, and will come in new editions in the foreseeable future..." Customer feedback “For anyone sailing in Norwegian waters this book is an absolute must. It is the perfect example of a truly excellent pilot from which practically nothing can be found missing.” Christine Holroyd, Cruising Association magazine.

Islands Of The Arctic

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Author : Julian Dowdeswell
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2002-11-25

Islands Of The Arctic written by Julian Dowdeswell and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-11-25 with Science categories.

The Arctic islands are characterised by beautiful mountains and glaciers, in which the wildlife lives in delicate balance with its environment. It is a region with a long history of exploration and exploitation by humans, now experiencing rapid environmental change. All of these themes are explored in Islands of the Arctic, richly illustrated with superb photographs from the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, Greenland, Svalbard and the Russian Arctic. It begins with the various processes shaping the landscape: glaciers, rivers and coastal processes, the role of ice in the oceans and the weather and climate. The flora and fauna are described, and the human impact on this fragile region; from the sustainable approach of the Inuit, to the devastating damage inflicted by hunters and in the cause of military security. Finally, the future prospects of the region are considered. This book will be enjoyed by anyone with an interest in remote landscapes.

Ships Of Wood And Men Of Iron

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Author : Gerard Kenney
language : en
Publisher: Dundurn
Release Date : 2005-09-12

Ships Of Wood And Men Of Iron written by Gerard Kenney and has been published by Dundurn this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-09-12 with History categories.

In the barren lands of Canada far north of the Arctic circle, summers are quick and cool, mere short interruptions in the true business of the polar regions, winter. Winters there can be dangerous with temperatures that plunge to awesome depths during the long, lonely hours of Arctic darkness. Powerful blizzards shriek across the land for days at a time, causing all animal life to seek shelter from the cutting blast, essentially putting a temporary end to normal activities of life, such as travelling and eating. It is an unforgiving land that does not easily suffer fools. Over 100 years ago, in June 1898, Captain Otto Sverdrup and 15 crewmen put out to sea aboard the schooner Fram from the Norwegian city today known as Oslo. When they returned to Norway four years later, they came back with a record of geographic and scientific discovery, the richness of which is unparalleled in the annals of Arctic exploration. The first section of this book is the story of those four heroic years spent in the High Arctic and their impact on Canadas subsequent efforts to ensure Canadian sovereignty in the area of the Norwegian discoveries. The second section of the book deals with the Canadian Arctic expeditions between 1903 and 1948, led by intrepid men such as A.P. Low, Joseph E. Bernier, Vilhjalmur Stefansson and Henry Larsen. "For anyone interested in the recent history of the Canadian North and why we even call it the Canadian North Ships of Wood and Men of Iron is a must read. Kenney persuasively nominates a shortlist of new national heroes for a country badly in need of them." - Randy Boswell, CanWest News Service "In my view, this book will be an important document about Canada-Norway relations in the North, especially considering the increased international emphasis now on circumpolar relations in the North." - Shirley Wolff Serafini, Canadian Ambassador to Norway "This book is a well deserved recognition of one of Norways most famous polar explorers and his invaluable contributions to the exploration and development of science in the Canadian Arctic. Gerard Kenney’s book also sheds an interesting new light on the history of the final settlement of Norways territorial claim of the Sverdrup Islands." - Ingvard Havnen, former Norwegian Ambassador to Canada

Within The Arctic Circle Experiences Of Travel

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Author : S H. Kent
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1877

Within The Arctic Circle Experiences Of Travel written by S H. Kent and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1877 with categories.

Svalbard

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Author : Roger Norum
language : en
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
Release Date : 2018-05-03

Svalbard written by Roger Norum and has been published by Bradt Travel Guides this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-03 with Travel categories.

The Bradt guide to Svalbard (Spitsbergen), including Franz Josef Land and Jan Mayen, is a unique, standalone guidebook to this evocative Arctic archipelago, a place that is plunged into darkness for four months each year and where there are 4,000 snow scooters for a population of just 2,500. This new sixth edition has been thoroughly updated throughout and offers new material on everything from adventure tours to accommodation, environmental change to restaurants. Also covered are the restoration of Barentsburg and the opening of Svalbard's historic mines to visitors. Newly updated and amended, this edition reflects important recent changes in the archipelago, making it the perfect guide to a quintessential bucket-list destination. Possibly the most remote destination in the developed world, Svalbard is as off the beaten track as you can get in Europe today. A destination where there are more polar bears than people, Svalbard is the planet's most northerly settled land and the top (if not the end) of the world. It was on and around Svalbard that most of David Attenborough' Frozen Planet was filmed. A trip to Svalbard easily lends itself to notching up geographic superlatives (most northerly kebab, most northerly souvenir shop, etc) and adventurous travellers seek out experiences such as husky driving and hikes across the permafrost, charmed by the island law that requires everyone to carry a rifle anywhere outside of Longyearbyen, a constant reminder of Svalbard's 3,000-strong polar bear population. The main tourist period falls in Svalbard's brief summer, from June to August, when it's light around the clock and not very cold. However, increasingly popular for winter sports - especially because the next few years will enjoy unusually high Northern Lights activity - are the so-called 'light winter' months (March-May), when there is both sunlight and snow. The winter season itself (November/December-March) offers many possibilities for outdoor adventure - and the polar night is an experience in itself. Despite winter temperatures that can drop to over 40 below zero, Svalbard's glorious mountains, majestic fjords and sprawling valleys are the perfect setting for adventurous journeys out to the back of beyond, giving visitors a unique vantage point on a unique tourist destination. This brand-new edition of Svalbard provides all of the practical and background information you'll need to explore this wild place, turning the hostile into the hospitable. Bradt's Svalbard is written by Roger Norum, an expert in the region who writes regularly on northern Norway for the press and who teaches Norwegian language and translation at University College London. He is also a Research Fellow at the University of Leeds, where he carries out research on the links between tourism, travel writing and environmental change in the European Arctic.

Ships Of Wood And Men Of Iron

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Author : Gerard Kenney
language : en
Publisher: Dundurn
Release Date : 2005-09-12

Ships Of Wood And Men Of Iron written by Gerard Kenney and has been published by Dundurn this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-09-12 with History categories.

In the barren lands of Canada far north of the Arctic circle, summers are quick and cool, mere short interruptions in the true business of the polar regions, winter. Winters there can be dangerous with temperatures that plunge to awesome depths during the long, lonely hours of Arctic darkness. Powerful blizzards shriek across the land for days at a time, causing all animal life to seek shelter from the cutting blast, essentially putting a temporary end to normal activities of life, such as travelling and eating. It is an unforgiving land that does not easily suffer fools. Over 100 years ago, in June 1898, Captain Otto Sverdrup and 15 crewmen put out to sea aboard the schooner Fram from the Norwegian city today known as Oslo. When they returned to Norway four years later, they came back with a record of geographic and scientific discovery, the richness of which is unparalleled in the annals of Arctic exploration. The first section of this book is the story of those four heroic years spent in the High Arctic and their impact on Canada’s subsequent efforts to ensure Canadian sovereignty in the area of the Norwegian discoveries. The second section of the book deals with the Canadian Arctic expeditions between 1903 and 1948, led by intrepid men such as A.P. Low, Joseph E. Bernier, Vilhjalmur Stefansson and Henry Larsen. "For anyone interested in the recent history of the Canadian North - and why we even call it the Canadian North - Ships of Wood and Men of Iron is a must read. Kenney persuasively nominates a shortlist of new national heroes for a country badly in need of them." - Randy Boswell, CanWest News Service "In my view, this book will be an important document about Canada-Norway relations in the North, especially considering the increased international emphasis now on circumpolar relations in the North." - Shirley Wolff Serafini, Canadian Ambassador to Norway "This book is a well deserved recognition of one of Norway’s most famous polar explorers and his invaluable contributions to the exploration and development of science in the Canadian Arctic. Gerard Kenney's book also sheds an interesting new light on the history of the final settlement of Norway’s territorial claim of the Sverdrup Islands." - Ingvard Havnen, former Norwegian Ambassador to Canada

Arctic Obsession

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Author : Alexis S. Troubetzkoy
language : en
Publisher: Dundurn
Release Date : 2011-01-01

Arctic Obsession written by Alexis S. Troubetzkoy and has been published by Dundurn this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-01 with Arctic regions categories.

From early medieval times to the twenty-first century, what has been the beguiling attraction of the North? This book dwells on contemporary issues besetting the most fragile part of our globe - global warming and environmental, ecological and geo-political concerns. It also provides an overview of the Arctic region, from Canada to the North Sea.

Norway

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Author : Erin Hogan Fouberg
language : en
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Release Date : 2009

Norway written by Erin Hogan Fouberg and has been published by Infobase Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Culture categories.

- Information-packed volumes provide comprehensive overviews of each nation's people, geography, history, government, economy, and culture - Abundant full-color illustrations guide the reader on a voyage of discovery - Maps reflect current political boundaries

Lofoten Islands And Northern Norway The Small Guide

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Author : Nicolas Forgue
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-04-23

Lofoten Islands And Northern Norway The Small Guide written by Nicolas Forgue and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-04-23 with categories.

Come and discover the Lofoten Islands and the North of Norway. If you are a nature lover, this is a must-see destination to enjoy all the wonders of nature. It is possible to discover grandiose landscapes such as one hardly finds elsewhere. Fjords, beaches, lakes, fishing villages, conifers, there is no lack of natural components that make up the North of Norway.Located above the Arctic Circle, summers provide a very pleasant climate for traveling. In addition, the latitude allows very long days, and the sun hardly sets in June and July. If you are looking for a destination to explore the beauty of nature, away from the crowds, with breathtaking views, I advise you to go to the Lofoten Islands and Northern Norway, you will be dazzled and amazed by the beauty of the landscapes. Also go to North Cape, the highest point in Europe.It is also at this place that you will find crystal clear water of a stunning transparent blue, but with conifers, fjords, jagged landscapes, hills in the background ... A preserved place where man does not. has not yet had a strong impact, also to be respected through common sense behavior. It is also a great place in summer to go camping and enjoy a simple life, filled with magical excursions. Also enjoy the quality of life in a city like Tromso. It is indeed the capital of the North offering a pleasant setting and many activities. Not to mention the coastal town of Bodo, which is the starting point for an excursion to the Lofoten Islands and northern Norway. In this guide, I'll start by introducing the basics of Lofoten Islands and Norway. What to know before going there. I will then help you prepare yourself with a number of practical tips. I will then talk about the different experiences that you can have in this place such as respect for nature, the Northern Lights or even traditions. Then, by location, I'll show you the best things to see. Classify into different sectors so you can select what makes you want. Lofoten Islands and Norway in brief Preparing for the trip Experiences from northern Norway Visits Pictures