New lands within the Arctic circle Narrative of the discoveries of the Austrian ship "Tegetthoff" in the years 1872-1874

CHAPTER II.

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OF SLEDGE TRAVELLING IN GENERAL _page_ 216-221

1. The sledge the best means of exploration.—2. The coast line to be followed.—3. Best season for sledging.—4. State of the snow-road.—5. The formation of depôts.—6. Sledges dragged by men and dogs—7. Sledging best performed by dogs.—8. The instruments required on a sledge journey.