{"product_id":"2194857","title":"Across the Top of the World: The Quest for the Northwest Passage","description":"xii, 228 pp. Across the Top of the World is a vivid retelling of one of the most enduring quests in the history of exploration and discovery--the NorthwestPassage. It covers the earliest endeavors in the sixteenth century, the many ill-fated expeditions that followed, the successful crossing in 1905,and the scientific work conducted in the Northwest Passage today. The bookis beautifully illustrated and gives readers a true sense of the harsh realities of the landscapes and seascapes traversed. Among the books many highlights are the use of explorers' published accounts, the ill-fated Franklin Expedition in 1845-1847, historic and contemporary color photographs of significant artifacts, and contemporary images of the Northwest Passage from the air, land, and water.","brand":"Checkmark Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12595403751494,"sku":"2194857","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1232\/9510\/products\/2194857.jpg?v=1571422316","url":"https:\/\/ym-demo.myshopify.com\/products\/2194857","provider":"Yesterday's Muse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}