Flying the Arctic

Flying the Arctic is a book written by Captain George H. Wilkins, which tells the story of his adventures as an explorer and aviator in the Arctic region. The book is a memoir of Wilkins' life and experiences, detailing his expeditions and the challenges he faced while flying over the frozen wilderness. The book covers Wilkins' early life, his training as a pilot, and his first Arctic expedition in 1913. It then delves into his subsequent expeditions, including his historic flight over the North Pole in 1928 and his exploration of the Canadian Arctic in the 1930s. Throughout the book, Wilkins provides vivid descriptions of the Arctic landscape and the harsh conditions he encountered, including extreme cold, blizzards, and treacherous ice. He also shares his insights into the culture and traditions of the indigenous peoples of the Arctic, whom he encountered on his journeys.Flying the Arctic is a fascinating account of one man's determination to explore and conquer the vast, unforgiving wilderness of the Arctic. It is a testament to the courage and resilience of the human spirit, and a reminder of the enduring allure of adventure and exploration.1928. With 15 illustrations. The author's account of his work in the maintenance of polar meteorological stations which is of value since the realization of a direct relationship between the Arctic, the Antarctic and subsequent conditions in the great producing areas of the world. The Contents fall into three Parts including: Tragedy; Carrying On; and Fulfillment.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.