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MARC recordSledges and sledging in polar regions / Michael Pearson.
| Title: | Sledges and sledging in polar regions / Michael Pearson. |
| Author(s): | Pearson, Michael. |
| Date: | 1995. |
| In: | Polar Record. (1995.), Vol. 31(176) (1995) |
| Abstract: | Reviews range of indigenous sledges and development of polar sledge types based on indigenous ski-runner, edge-runner, and toboggan styles of sledges. Considers development of Nansen sledge, which became norm in Antarctica. Discusses issues and debates involving man-hauling versus dog-hauling, and relative effectiveness of sledges and motive power as shown by recorded sledging performances. |
| Notes: | Polar Record. Vol. 31(176) :3-24 (1995). |
| Keywords: | 685.5 -- Expedition equipment. 656.19 -- Sledges, use for transport. 629.111.7 -- Sledges, sleighs and toboggans. 656.19-872.7 -- Sledges, man-hauling. 656.19-872.88 -- Sledges, hauling by dogs. 91(091) -- Exploration, history. 03 -- Reference works. W -- Expeditions and exploration. (*3) -- Arctic regions. (*7) -- Antarctic regions. |
| SPRI record no.: | 133498 |
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