North of Danger, by Dale Hollerbach Fife, is a World War II story about a 12-year-old boy living in Svalbard who has to hide in a coal mine to avoid being captured by the Nazi invaders.

Jan 8, 2024 · In the summer its Midnight Sun, but in the winter its Polar Night. Two months of darkness! That was David’s way of introducing me to Svalbard. My pre-teen relocation to northern Virginia from …

Apr 17, 2024 · Books about, set in, or inspired by Svalbard, Norway's arctic archipelago. The perfect reading material if you're planning a trip to Longyearbyen or you just want to imagine what it's like to …

Many writers and filmmakers have chosen Svalbard as the setting for their stories. They often highlight its cold Arctic climate, its remote location, and the amazing beauty of its huge glaciers, mountains, …

I’ve written this short historic overview of Svalbard with additional information on how to visit these places today, and hopefully this will make your trip to Svalbard even better!

Jul 7, 2025 · The benefits of exploring Svalbard with a small passenger vessel becomes immediately apparent. Walking down the pier, luggage in hand, you set aboard your home for the next week or so.

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Nov 17, 2023 · Explore our selection of the best 20 books about svalbard. Whether you're asvalbard enthusiast or looking to dive into this captivating subject, these books offer valuable insights and …

Feb 13, 2024 · A short history of Svalbard by Arlov, Thor B Publication date 1989 Topics Svalbard (Norway) -- History Publisher Oslo : Norsk Polarinstitutt Collection internetarchivebooks; inlibrary; …

Mar 15, 2024 · “From about 1700 to the middle of the nineteenth century Russia was the most active nation on Svalbard,” writes Sommers. Russians spent the winters hunting polar bears, seals, …