Ice man : [videorecording (DVD)] the life and times of Captain Bob Bartlett.

Ice man : [videorecording (DVD)] the life and times of Captain Bob Bartlett.

Publication Date
1998

Publication Information
Toronto : CBC Home Video,

Physical Description
1 videodisc (ca. 55 min.)

Subject Term
Explorers -- Canada -- Biography.
 
Ship captains -- Newfoundland and Labrador -- Biography.
 
Documentary films -- Newfoundland and Labrador.
 
Biographical films.

Geographic Term
Arctic regions -- Discovery and exploration.

Series
LIFE AND TIMES
 
LIFE AND TIMES.

Summary
The story of Captain Bob Bartlett may be one of Newfoundland's best kept secrets. Most Canadians have never heard of him but he was one of the greatest sea captains of all time--a fearless Arctic explorer who smashed a trail through ice to bring Peary to the North Pole. In his day, he was the toast of New York society, a celebrated hero with a string of medals. A hard-bitten sailor, he also had a passion for music and poetry. Come aboard and relive the glory of one of the century's great adventures.

Language
English

General Note
DVD.
 
Unrated.
 
Originally aired as an episode of the CBC television program "Life and times."


LibraryCollectionCollectionCall NumberStatus
St. John's - A.C. Hunter (SJH)Adult NFic NL Ref DVD - VaultAdult Non-Fiction NL Reference DVD - Vault919.8 IC2NonCirculating