My Northern Exposure: The Kawa at the Pole

"My Northern Exposure: The Kawa at the Pole" by Walter E. Traprock is an early 20th-century story about Dr. Traprock's daring trip to the North Pole with his unique crew aboard the Kawa, where they face a tough Arctic environment and the challenges of working together as a team; through humor and adventure, readers experience the thrill of exploration mixed with interesting characters, starting with Dr. Traprock's determination and excitement as he puts together the Traprock Polar Expedition, learning about the context of polar exploration and painting of picture of Traprock's impressive past, following the crew's creation, the innovations of the ship for its ability to handle the Arctic, and their interactions and relationships as they sail for the Pole which sets things up for the difficult adventures that are coming.