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Maps and Charts (5)
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David Thompson: The Great MapmakerBernard Devlin 1964 28 minThis short film recreates the story of David Thompson – a man who, over the course of his lifetime, mapped a-million-and-a-half square miles of uncharted territory. His achievement remains unsurpassed. -
The Impossible MapEvelyn Lambart 1947 10 minDevelopment in long-range travel and the growing importance of the Arctic and Antarctic regions make it necessary to understand how maps may be misleading. Experiments with a grapefruit illustrate the difficulty of presenting a true picture of the world on a flat surface and it is concluded that the globe is the most accurate way of representing the earth.
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Men Against the IceDavid Bairstow 1960 28 minA look at the history of Arctic travel and the perils confronting early explorers in search of fabled riches and the Northwest Passage. Modern developments in air and sea navigation are also noted.
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Steering NorthDavid Bairstow 1960 30 minThis short film from 1960 highlights some of the modern navigational aids that have alleviated some of the problems in arctic navigation. With increased interest in northern resources, there's renewed interest in devising safe and efficient methods of exploration and transportation. This film serves as the sequel to Men Against the Ice.
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Stefansson: The Arctic Prophet1965 15 minHe was the last of the "dog sled" explorers and a legend long before his death. Suitable for the classroom, this film presents the life and polar expeditions of Vilhjalmur Stefansson. Travelling by dog team when sailing was impossible, he mapped vast stretches of Arctic territory. A film adventure to give new meaning to any study of Arctic geography.
