Index

Chapters in this book

1. Front Matter i
2. Table of Contents v
3. List of Illustrations vi
4. List of Maps vii
5. Foreword ix
6. Preface xi
7. Acknowledgments xiii
8. Introduction The Nature of the Land xv
9. The Pioneers 1
10. Danish Per-eminence 59
11. International Interest 157
12. Exploration, Research, Politics, Sovereignty 187
13. A Diversity of Expeditions and Interests 225
14. Exploration Completed, Society Transformed 255
15. Afterword 303
16. Glossary 305
17. Bibliography 307
18. Index 313