Dyson, John

Discusses the land and sea areas, wildlife, vegetation, people, and natural resources of the Arctic, explains the importance of this region to the rest of the world, and describes the effects of man's recent use of Alaska, northern Canada, and Greenland.

Lavishly illustrated text provides new evidence to reveal the real Columbus and the actual reasons why he embarked on what would prove to be the greatest voyage in history.

Photographs of the 1990 voyage of the new Nina, original illustrations, historical paintings, and maps present a picture of what it was like to sail with Columbus.