Showing results for "Polar" in Literary History & Criticism

"THE ARCTIC EXPEDITION of 1875 left England on 29th May, crossed the Atlantic to Davis Straits in a succession of storms, and entered the Arctic regions on 4th July. It sailed with orders to 'attain the highest northern latitude, and, if possible, reach the Pole.'" This is the story of the crew of the HMS Alert, on its voyage of exploration up the Baffin Sea and toward northern Greenland. LibriVox volunteers wish to thank the volunteers of Distributed Proofreaders for their work over the last 20 years to convert public domain books into e-books. "Shores of the Polar Sea" was DP's 35,000th ...

Chaque année, le festival international Quais du Polar accueille à Lyon plus de 130 auteurs et autrices, venu·es du monde entier. Retrouvez leurs échanges à travers les nombreux conférences proposées, pour parler de polar, de littérature et des grands enjeux contemporains ! Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

The land of the Eskimo is the most inhospitable desolate portion of Mother Earth inhabited by man. Well has the Eskimo need of his cheerful watch word, or salutation, of Aksuse, which means be strong. This is the story of a Polar Bear and his involvement with his environment and men. But not just any polar bear, the biggest and fiercest of them all. The Czar of the Frozen North, is in a class quite by himself. He is not nearly as large as his cousin the Kadiak bear, but that huge beast inhabits a comparatively small area and is little known, while the white Czar ranges along the shores of the ...

Journey into the captivating world of Polar exploration, where the relentless quest for the North and South Poles has inspired generations of adventurers. While modern explorers benefit from advanced technology, the tales of their predecessors, particularly the heroic Franklin, resonate deeply. His tragic voyages and ultimate sacrifice highlight the stark contrasts between early and contemporary expeditions. From Captain Cooks groundbreaking navigation of the Southern Ocean to Captain Robert Scotts daring exploits, this collection revisits the indomitable spirit of explorers who braved the icy...

Dive into the gripping narrative of White Czar, where the first half transports you to the heart of San Francisco during the catastrophic earthquake of 1906, revealing harrowing accounts from eyewitnesses and survivors of the devastating destruction that followed. The second half takes you on a journey through other monumental natural disasters, from the fiery eruption of Vesuvius that buried Pompeii to the explosive force of Krakatoa, all accompanied by insightful scientific explanations that unravel the mysteries behind earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. (Summary by Availle)

Sur France Culture, on frissonne sous le ciel du roman noir, d'Agatha Christie à Ellroy, de "Fureurs" à "Millenium" ! Avant d'explorer cette sélection de fictions où les meurtres fricotent avec les complots, enfilez votre imperméable contre pluies glaciales, sueurs froides et mares de sang... Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

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LES RENCONTRES POLAR DE JIMMYLes Rencontres Polar de Jimmy est un podcast qui explore, titille, et met en lumière deux auteurs spécialistes du Polar à l'aide de chroniqueurs sous la forme d'une émission littéraire en mode Talk Show, enregistrée en public à la médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar de Faches-Thumesnil. Au fil des épisodes, découvrez l'éclairage et l'univers des auteurs, leurs sources d’inspiration, leurs méthodes et leur actualité au travers d'échanges avec les intervieweurs, Jimmy et le public.Produit par Poadcast by la Fabric et Jean-Marc Demetz.Les ...

Retrouvez la version audio de "Flamboyante masquée", polar paru en 2021 aux éditions Atramentis, lu par son autrice, Astrid MAH-LIFAX ! Résumé : 23 avril 2020, Saint-Martin : Manon, alias Flamboyante, influenceuse bien-être du réseau social Mavie, est découverte veines ouvertes dans sa baignoire. L'une de ses admiratrices, Gisèle, 60 ans, est convaincue qu'il s'agit d'un meurtre. La jeune fille n'habitait qu'à trente kilomètres de chez elle. Gisèle se rend aux obsèques pour mener son enquête, contre l'avis de son mari Gérard, bravant le confinement et les a priori sur son âge....

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