Captain Mac: the life of Donald Baxter MacMillan, Arctic explorer

Donald Baxter MacMillan explored and researched the frigid Arctic for nearly fifty years-longer than anyone else. His long and distinguished career include many contributions to environmental science and to the cultural understanding of Northern people

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Main Author: Cowan, Mary Morton (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Honesdale, Pa. Calkins Creek 2010
Edition:1st ed
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Summary:Donald Baxter MacMillan explored and researched the frigid Arctic for nearly fifty years-longer than anyone else. His long and distinguished career include many contributions to environmental science and to the cultural understanding of Northern people
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 195-198) and index
On the ice -- Boy who loved the sea -- Maine -- Casco Bay -- Heading north -- On to the Pole! -- "Chasing a phantom" -- Stranded -- Arctic schooner -- Frozen in the ice -- Taking flight -- Labrador -- Lady Mac -- War duty -- Mac's boys -- "A friend like this" -- North once more -- Man who loved the sea -- Epilogue -- Highlights of MacMillan's expeditions -- Major awards and recognitions
Physical Description:208 p. ill., map 24,8 cm
ISBN:9781590787090
1590787099

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