THE GEOGRAPHY OF THE POLAR REGIONS by OTTO NORDENSKOLD & LUDWIG MECKING and PROBLEMS OF POLAR RESARCH A Series of Papers, 1928, First Editions.

Description and Condition: Very good. Toned spines, Problems cover soiled. (see photos and video)

Pages: Geography: 359, Problems: 479 with fold out map

Size: 6.75" x 10.25"

Weight:  5 lbs 4 ozs (both)

The Geography of the Polar Regions is a 1928 scientific book published by the American Geographical Society as Special Publication No. 8. Otto Nordenskjöld (who wrote the general characterization of polar nature) and Ludwig Mecking (who wrote the regional geography of the Arctic and Antarctic). Part 1: General Characterization of Polar Nature — Authored by Swedish polar explorer Otto Nordenskjöld, this section examines the physical environment, climate, ice conditions, and general ecology unique to high-latitude regions. Part 2: Regional Geography of the Arctic and the Antarctic — Authored by German geographer Ludwig Mecking, this section details the specific regional geography, oceanic influences, and comparative characteristics of both the North and South Poles.

Problems of Polar Research: A Series of Papers is a landmark 1928 book edited by W.L.G. Joerg and published by the American Geographical Society.  31 leading polar explorers and scientists cover meteorology, oceanography, geology, and biology. Discusses the heavy physical and technical hurdles of traveling in the Arctic and Antarctic. Explores early aerial navigation and mapping using airplanes and airships. Notable authors: Fridtjof Nansen Famous Norwegian explorer, Kuud Rasmussen: Renowned Arctic explorer, Vilhjalmur Stefansson: Noted Arctic expert and Umberto Nobile: Airship pilot and designer. 

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