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1872-74 Austrian Expedition to North Pole (aboard Tegetthoof commanded by Julius Payer with Commander Weyprecht)

Initial purpose of the Austrians was to seek the Northeast Passage, or at the least explore the lands on the north-east of Novaya Zemlya. Payer is one who emphasizes the monotony of shipboard life and the role of reading to alleviate boredom.

New Lands within the Arctic Circle. Narrative of the Discoveries of the Austrian Ship “Tegetthoff” in the Years 1872-1874.

Payer, Julius. Two Volumes. London: Macmillan and Co., 1876.
  • 1872-74 Austrian Expedition to North Pole (aboard Tegetthoof commanded by Julius Payer with Commander Weyprecht).
  • Arctic Reading: Europe including Scandinavia
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