220 THE LAST CRUISE OF THE MIRAXDA. 



jects, the geological formations of rocks, dikes, traps, and 

 eruptive basalt. 



Professor G. Fred. "Wright, of Oberlin, and his son Fred, 

 an able assistant, were especially interested in glacial forma- 

 tions, photographing glacier fronts, tops, moraines, etc. 

 Their views are among the best, as far as execution and selec- 

 tion of subjects are concerned. Unfortunately, many of their 

 finest views were lost. 



James D. Dewell, using a camera for the first time, 

 astonished every one with the fine results of his work. He was 

 interested particularly in the subject of cemeteries, and to this 

 we are indebted for the fine views of Sukkertoppen Cemetery 

 and its beautiful scenic surroundings. Charles B. Carpenter, 

 a theological student, also handling a camera for the first 

 time, had the good fortune to save all of his photographs 

 about one hundred and seventy in number. The majority 

 of illustrations in this book are from his work. Thanks to his 

 turn of mind, we have, among others, pictures of the church, 

 the Petersen family, and the governors and their families. 



Elias P. Lyon, professor of biology, naturally contributed 

 scenes and views particularly appropriate to his studies. 



Roswell 0. Stebbins, D.D.S., had the misfortune to lose 

 about three hundred negatives, the majority relating to his 

 study of the formation of Eskimo teeth and jaws. Thanks 

 to his magazine camera, we have a dozen views of the expedi- 

 tion up Isortok fiord, of which he was a member. Photo- 

 graphs by him, taken on the return trip after reaching Labra- 

 dor, are unquestionably the best extant. 



Russell W. Porter also lost all his Greenland views, but 

 contributes a few good illustrations from life on board the 

 Rigel. A. P. Rogers saved two plates, which are the only 

 pictures we have of First Mate Manuel and Ice-pilot Dumphy. 

 John R. Fordyce also saved his entire collection, numbering 

 about two hundred. 



