No Man's Land: A History Of Spitsbergen From Its Discovery In 1596 To The Beginning Of The Scientific Exploration Of The Country (190 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164938149)

No Man's Land is a comprehensive historical account of Spitsbergen, an archipelago located in the Arctic Ocean. Written by William Martin Conway, the book covers the period from the discovery of the island in 1596 to the beginning of scientific exploration in 1906. The author provides a detailed description of the geography, climate, flora, and fauna of Spitsbergen, as well as the various expeditions and activities that took place on the island throughout its history. The book also delves into the political and economic aspects of Spitsbergen, including the disputes between different nations over the ownership of the island and the exploitation of its natural resources. No Man's Land is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and exploration of the Arctic region.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: William Martin Conway
ISBN-10: 1164938142
ISBN-13: 9781164938149
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 412
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.21lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.84d