Bibliograph

Maine to Greenland, exploring the maritime far northeast, William W. Fitzhugh and Wilfred E. Richard ; photographs by Wilfred E. Richard

Type

Label

Maine to Greenland, exploring the maritime far northeast, William W. Fitzhugh and Wilfred E. Richard ; photographs by Wilfred E. Richard

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 248-255) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Maine to Greenland

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

836261493

Responsibility statement

William W. Fitzhugh and Wilfred E. Richard ; photographs by Wilfred E. Richard

Sub title

exploring the maritime far northeast

Summary

Provides an in-depth treatment of the Northeast Atlantic corridor. Today green technology, climate change, and the opening of the Arctic Ocean have transformed the area from an icy frontier into a global resource zone and an increasingly integrated international crossroads. Discover how a variety of cultures has adapted to the environment over the centuries

Table Of Contents

Exploring the maritime far northeast -- Climate challenge and human adaptation -- Maine : the southern anchor -- The Canadian Maritime Provinces -- Quebec's lower north shore : gateway to North America -- Labrador : Moravians, settlers, and Inuit -- Nunavut : Inuit, whalers, and explorers -- Greenland : south for the Arctic Circle -- Greenland : north of the Arctic Circle -- The 21st century : land and place

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