Danish Pearyland Expedition, 1947–50

Peary Land, the northernmost part of Greenland, was until recently among the least known regions of the globe. The coasts are barred by a broad belt of virtually impenetrable pack ice, and the only means of reaching the area in, former times was by dog sledge. The development of air transport in rec...

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Published in:Polar Record
Main Author: Troelsen, Johannes C.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 1952
Subjects:
General Earth and Planetary Sciences
Ecology
Geography, Planning and Development
Greenland
Peary
Peary Land
Polar Record
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0032247400047252
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0032247400047252
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Summary:Peary Land, the northernmost part of Greenland, was until recently among the least known regions of the globe. The coasts are barred by a broad belt of virtually impenetrable pack ice, and the only means of reaching the area in, former times was by dog sledge. The development of air transport in recent years has, however, made possible a more thorough investigation of this remote land.

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