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“Pam spurned conventional rewards, entrusted her dream to eight powerful huskies, and set out alone to cross the Arctic. . . . a most extraordinary journey.” —Sir Ranulph Fiennes, renowned adventurer
Eight sled dogs and one woman set out from Barrow, Alaska, to mush 2, 500 miles. Alone Across the Artic chronicles this astounding expedition. For an entire year, Pam Flowers and her dogs made this epic journey across North America arctic coast. The first woman to make this trip solo, Pam endures and deals with intense blizzards, melting pack ice, and a polar bear. Yet in the midst of such danger, Pam also relishes the time alone with her beloved team. Their survival—-her survival—-hinges on that mutual trust and love.
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Acknowledgements Page 3 Map Page 6-7 Ch 1 Beginnings Page 9 Ch 2 Training Page 21 Ch 3 The Expedition:Across Alaska Page 40 Ch 4 The Expedition: Across Canada Page 58 Expedition Supply List Page 116 Glossary Page 117 Index Page 152Over de auteur
Ann Dixon is the author of eight picture books for children and one nonfiction title for young adults, as well as poems, essays, and nonfiction for adults. She lives in Homer, Alaska, where she works as the director of the Homer Public Library. Her children’s books have garnered numerous awards, including the National Outdoor Book Award, Ben Franklin Award, and Patricia Gallagher Award. She and her husband have two growndaughters.
Taal Engels ● Formaat EPUB ● Pagina’s 120 ● ISBN 9781941821640 ● Bestandsgrootte 3.3 MB ● Uitgeverij West Margin Press ● Stad Portland ● Land US ● Gepubliceerd 2011 ● Downloadbare 24 maanden ● Valuta EUR ● ID 4371630 ● Kopieerbeveiliging Adobe DRM
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