Travel - Polar Regions

JOHN BURROUGHS MEDAL FOR DISTINGUISHED NATURAL HISTORY BOOKA scientist experiences primordial wonders and the wisdom of solitude in one of Earth's wildest and most endangered placesGreenland, one of the last truly wild places, contains a treasure trove of information on Earth's early history embedded...

"An epic story, elegantly told and full of mystery." -- Maggie Shipstead, author of Great Circle A rediscovered classic memoir - the mesmerizingly beautiful account of one woman's year spent living in a remote hut in the Arctic "A refreshing voice in the canon...

The Compelling Account of a Hunting ClassicIn 1919, lifelong hunter, fisher, and adventurer G. O. Young joined two companions on an unforgettable expedition into the wild and majestic North Country. Alaska Yukon Trophies, Won and Lost details this epic journey.Venturing deep into the wilderness,...

An essential photographic guide to antarctic wildlife Antarctic Wildlife is the definitive identification guide to the birds and marine mammals of the Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage, and Beagle Channel. This easy-to-use photographic field guide enables visitors to this unique region of the world--newcomer and...

Antarctica is home to the world's largest concentration of wildlife in the coldest, windiest and driest place on earth. Cruise the Southern Ocean for a wandering albatross, land on continental beaches to sit with thousands of penguins, keep a sharp eye open for humpback...

Experience "one of the best adventure books ever written" (Wall Street Journal) in this New York Times bestseller: the harrowing tale of British explorer Ernest Shackleton's 1914 attempt to reach the South Pole. In August 1914, polar explorer Ernest Shackleton boarded the Endurance and...

In 1914, an expedition headed by Sir Ernest Shackleton set out to be the first to cross the continent of Antarctica. Shipwrecked and marooned for months on end, their ill-fated voyage became a triumphant story of indomitable courage and faith in the face of...

Brower had left San Francisco with the intention of making a short dash north on a whaling ship bound for the mythic Arctic Circle. Adventure had a way of following Charlie Brower. His initial landing turned into a fifty-year long ice-bound lifestyle. Once he...

"[Frostlines weaves] together natural history, indigenous perspective, and environmental transformation in the Arctic. The book helps bring a human story to the science of climate change."--Parade A sweeping exploration of the Arctic--and how it's being transformed by climate change--from National Geographic writer Neil SheaAs...

Winner, Silver Award, IBPA Book Awards"A vividly engaging blend of adventure travel memoir, wilderness documentary, and climate crisis expose." -- 5280 MagazineAn award-winning author and photographer returns to the Arctic to document the effects of climate change. Forty years ago, the park ranger Jon...

Join Cecilia Blomdahl in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, the world's northernmost town. Located in the Arctic Ocean near the North Pole, Svalbard is a unique archipelago that boasts stunning wintry landscapes, endangered Arctic animals, and awe-inspiring natural phenomena. Since 2015, Cecilia has called this beautiful and...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Panama.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from spotting exotic wildlife like giant anteaters and jaguars on a tour of the wild and remote...

AMAZON BEST SELLER BEST GIFT IDEAS This incredible adult coloring book by best-selling artist is the perfect way to relieve stress and aid relaxation while enjoying beautiful and highly detailed images. Each coloring page will transport you into a world of your own while...

Follow Coretta Scott King Honor-winning author G. Neri to the end of the world in a captivating travel memoir that explores Antarctica through the curiosity and wonder of his inner child--the kid who dreamed of one day becoming an explorer. Antarctica is a land...

Northwest of the World, first published in 1944, is the memoir of American explorer and fur-trader Olaf Swenson (1883-1938). The book chronicles his long career in Alaska and Siberia, and provides a fascinating look into the native culture of northeastern Siberia, as well as...

The first chapters of Secrets of Antarctica will question the possibility of a lost continent, and visit the land of the Patagonia giants. Next are the Age of Exploration maps depicting the Ice Continent centuries before Antarctica was officially discovered. New Swabia (Neuschwabenland) was...

As war clouds darkened over Europe in 1914, a party led by Shackleton set out to make the first crossing of the entire Antarctic continent via the Pole. But their initial optimism was short-lived as ice floes closed around their ship, gradually crushing it...

For the last decade, Gretel Ehrlich has been obsessed by an island, a terrain, a culture, and the treacherous beauty of a world that is defined by ice. In This Cold Heaven she combines the story of her travels with history and cultural anthropology...

Follow the Adventures of This Intrepid Arctic ExplorerFamous Danish explorer Peter Freuchen (1886-1957) lived an epic life of adventures ranging from exploring the frozen Arctic to fighting the German war machine of World War II. In Vagrant Viking he chronicles his exploits from Copenhagen...

A rich and revelatory memoir of a young woman confronting her fears and finding home in the North.Blair Braverman fell in love with the North at an early age: By the time she was nineteen, she had left her home in California, moved to...