Historical Dictionary of the Discovery and Exploration of the Northwest Passage

This compendium of explorers, navigators, and expeditions tackles this broad topic with a convenient, but extensive cross-referenced dictionary. A chronology traces the long succession of treks to find the passage, the introduction helps explain what motivated them, and the bibliography provides a means for those wishing to discover more information on this exciting subject.Day, Alan is the author of 'Historical Dictionary of the Discovery and Exploration of the Northwest Passage ', published 2006 under ISBN 9780810854864 and ISBN 0810854864.