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Thotograph by Captain C. T. Pedersen 



A SIBERIAN SKIN CANOE WITH COVERING OF SPUT WALRUS HIDES 



"Of what practical benefit is Arctic exploration?" is a question often asked by the utili- 

 tarian, unimpressed by scientific research and investigation. The adaptation of the explorer's 

 knowledge of the Polar regions to the needs of the passenger-carrying Arctic airman will be 

 one answer to this query. 



