Dictionary of American Biography, Vol. 8 (Classic Reprint): Grinnell-Hibbard

Excerpt from Dictionary of American Biography, Vol. 8: Grinnell-Hibbard Grinnell's early connection with the whaling industry had caused him to take great interest in all matters connected with the sea and more par ticularly the arctic regions and their exploration. He had in consequence awaited the return of the Franklin Polar Expedition with more than or dinary anxiety, and when in 1850 over four years had passed and no tidings had been received of it, he bore the entire expense of fitting out two vessels, the Advance and Rescue, which under the command of Lieutenant De Haven, sailed from New York in May of that year in search of the lost explorer. Though the main object of the expedition was not achieved, land was discovered beyond Davis Strait and Baffin Bay which was named Grinnell Land. Undaunted by this fai1 ure, in 1853 Grinnell placed the Advance at the disposition of Elisha Kent Kane for a second search, contributing assistance in other respects to Kane. Though this second expedition was equally unsuccessful and the Advance was lost, it attained the highest latitude ever reached by a sailing vessel. On later occasions Grinnell manifested his unabated interest in polar explora tions, contributing munificently to the voyage of Isaac I. Hayes to Ellesmere and Grinnell Lands in 1860 and to the Polaris venture of Charles F. Hall in 1871. He was one of the founders and president (1862 - 63) of the American Geographical and Statistical Society and continued actively interested in its prog ress throughout his life. Noted in business for Strength Of character and decision, bordering on obstinacy, in private he was always ready to re spond to appeals for financial assistance for any meritorious Ob j ect. He was consistently reticent as to the extent of his contributions to charitable and other public causes and had an extreme aver sion to publicity. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Dictionary of American Biography, Vol. 8: Grinnell-Hibbard (Classic Reprint)

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<li>Front Matter</li>
<li>1. Research, Study, and Teaching in China</li>
<li>2. Preparing for the Trip</li>
<li>3. Settling In</li>
<li>4. Research</li>
<li>5. Teaching</li>
<li>6. Study</li>
<li>7. Services Available</li>
<li>8. Leaving China</li>
<li>Glossary of Chinese Terms</li>
<li>Appendix A: Funding for Graduate and Postdoctoral Research in China</li>
<li>Appendix B: Language Study Programs in the People's Republic of China</li>
<li>Appendix C: Colleges and Universities Accepting Direct Application from Foreign Students</li>
<li>Appendix D: General Guidelines for Direct Application to a Chinese College or University as a Self-Sponsored Student and Excerpts from 'Regulations Concerning the Admission of Foreign Students in Chinese Schools'</li>
<li>Appendix E: Visa Application for Foreigners Wishing to Study in China</li>
<li>Appendix F: The People's Republic of China Visa Application Form</li>
<li>Appendix G: Physical Examination Record for Foreigners</li>
<li>Appendix H: Organizations Sponsoring English Teachers in China</li>
<li>Appendix I: Application for Teaching Positions in China</li>
<li>Appendix J: Sample Contract for Teachers</li>
<li>Appendix K: American Express Emergency Check Cashing Locations</li>
<li>Appendix L: Approximate Costs of Hotel Rooms, Food, Internal Travel, Services, Clothing, and Medical Care, Fall 1993</li>
<li>Appendix M: Selected Reading List and References</li>
<li>Appendix N: Trial Procedures for Foreign Organizations and Individuals to Use Chinese Archives</li>
<li>Appendix O: Packing it in: Preparing for Fieldwork in the PRC</li>
<li>Appendix P: Student Advisory Resource Centers and General Reference Holdings</li>
<li>Protocol Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the People's Republic of China for Cooperation in Educational Exchanges</li>
<li>Index</li>
</ul>

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