The Frozen North: An Account of Arctic Exploration for Use in Schools

"The Frozen North: An Account of Arctic Exploration for Use in Schools" by Edith Horton is a book from the early 1900s created to teach kids about exploring the Arctic. It shines a light on important people like Sir John Franklin and Elisha Kent Kane, who braved harsh conditions in the Arctic. Horton's writing is geared towards students and covers the challenges these explorers faced, the physical features of the North, and insights into the people who live there. The book starts by explaining the tough situations and history of Arctic exploration, noting how early explorers influenced later ones, and focuses on how these brave explorers discovered new things, fought against difficulties, and achieved great things in the mysterious Arctic.