Arctic Odyssey: The Life Of Rear Admiral Donald B. MacMillan

Arctic Odyssey: The Life of Rear Admiral Donald B. MacMillan is a biography written by Everett S. Allen about the life and adventures of Donald B. MacMillan, a renowned explorer and sailor who spent over 50 years exploring the Arctic. The book details MacMillan's childhood in Maine, his early interest in sailing, and his eventual career in the Navy, where he served as a naval officer and Arctic explorer.The book covers MacMillan's many expeditions to the Arctic, including his famous 1913-1917 expedition with Robert E. Peary, where he helped survey the northern coast of Greenland and conducted scientific research. The book also covers MacMillan's later expeditions, including his work with the Inuit people of Labrador and his efforts to promote environmental conservation in the Arctic.Throughout the book, Allen provides a detailed and engaging portrait of MacMillan, highlighting his bravery, intelligence, and dedication to the exploration of the Arctic. The book also includes numerous photographs and illustrations that help bring MacMillan's adventures to life.Overall, Arctic Odyssey: The Life of Rear Admiral Donald B. MacMillan is a fascinating and inspiring account of one man's lifelong passion for exploration and discovery in one of the world's most challenging and beautiful environments.A Biography Of Rear Admiral MacMillan Who Took Part In Peary's North Pole Expedition, 1908-1909, And Who Made Numerous Trips To The Canadian Arctic And Greenland.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.