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Arctic Grail, The Quest for the Northwest Passage and the North Pole

Arctic Grail, The Quest for the Northwest Passage and the North Pole

by Pierre Berton

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 672 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

An engaging narrative history of Arctic exploration, and especially of the politics, personalities and ambitions of those who sought the Northwest Passage and North Pole. Berton marshals a huge amount of information in this classic history. Originally published in 1988, it's a great tale, well told. An essential volume in any library of Arctic exploration.  (ARC86, $24.95)

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