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The White Desert is a non-fiction book written by Courtney Ryley Cooper and published in 1922. The book is a memoir of Cooper's experiences as a member of the American Geographical Society's expedition to the Arctic in 1913. The expedition was led by Vilhjalmur Stefansson, a Canadian explorer, and aimed to map and explore the uncharted regions of the Canadian Arctic.The book is divided into three parts. The first part describes the preparations for the expedition, including the selection of the team, the procurement of supplies, and the journey to the Arctic. The second part details the expedition itself, including the challenges faced by the team in navigating the harsh and unforgiving terrain, the encounters with indigenous people, and the scientific discoveries made during the journey. The final part of the book describes the return journey and the aftermath of the expedition.Throughout the book, Cooper provides vivid descriptions of the Arctic landscape and the challenges faced by the team. He also provides insights into the personalities of the team members and their interactions with each other. The book is notable for its detailed descriptions of the Inuit people and their way of life, as well as its documentation of the flora and fauna of the Arctic.Overall, The White Desert is a fascinating and engaging account of a pioneering expedition to one of the most inhospitable regions of the world. It provides a valuable insight into the challenges and rewards of exploration, as well as the scientific and cultural significance of the Arctic region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.