The Life of Donald Baxter MacMillan, Arctic Explorer
(available March 2010, Calkins Creek, Honesdale, PA)
Read about Donald B. MacMillan’s long and distinguished career as an Arctic explorer—how he forged an adventurous life, despite a difficult childhood. Learn the vital role Mac played in Robert Peary’s 1908-09 North Pole Expedition. Discover how he helped pioneer the use of radio and aircraft in Arctic exploration. Experience Mac’s daring adventures and discover his contributions to environmental science and to the cultural understanding of eastern Arctic and Subarctic natives. The book includes a map and lots of photographs.
For ages 10 to adult.
