This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subject of polar exploration. The titles in this range include "A History of Polar Aviation" "British Exploration in the Arctic" "The Animals of the Arctic Circle" and many more. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "Navigating the Northwest and Northeast Passages" contains information on the history of Arctic navigation. It is intended to illustrate aspects of Arctic navigation and serves as a guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.