Willard DeMille Price possedeva una profonda fascinazione per la storia naturale, l'etnologia e l'esplorazione, passioni che alimentarono estese spedizioni per istituzioni di prestigio come l'American Museum of Natural History e la National Geographic Society. Il suo lavoro attinge direttamente da queste avventure, offrendo ai lettori vivide intuizioni su culture remote e paesaggi selvaggi. Lo stile di scrittura di Price porta l'emozione della scoperta sulla pagina, esplorando il diverso arazzo del mondo attraverso gli occhi di un viaggiatore esperto e di un acuto osservatore. Il suo approccio narrativo rende le meraviglie di terre lontane accessibili e coinvolgenti per ogni lettore.
Born in 1887 in Peterborough, Ontario, Willard Price was deeply passionate about natural history, ethnology, and exploration. His adventurous spirit led him on numerous expeditions for prestigious organizations such as the American Museum of Natural History and the National Geographic Society, showcasing his dedication to uncovering the wonders of the natural world.
Born in 1887, Willard Price was deeply passionate about natural history, ethnology, and exploration. His adventurous spirit led him on numerous expeditions for prestigious organizations such as the American Museum of Natural History and the National Geographic Society, showcasing his commitment to understanding and documenting the natural world.
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The sharks got him.'Hal and Roger Hunt are hoping to have a whale of a time when they agree to join the crew of a whaling ship. But as they begin working for the evil Captain Grindle, face dangerous battles with sharks, and then find themselves shipwrecked, the boys realise they're about to have a much bigger adventure than they bargained for.
Hal and Roger Hunt find themselves in the icy wilderness of Greenland, facing extreme cold and various dangers, including killer whales and grizzly bears. However, an evil man may prove to be the greatest threat they encounter.
Once again Hal & Roger Hunt are on board the Lively Lady, studying submarine life & searching for the treasure of the Santa Cruz which sank three centuries ago. But Skink is also on board & he will stop at nothing to get the treasure
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