Trent, McGill, and the North:
A story of Canada’s growth as a sovereign polar nation

For more than 40 years, Peter Adams has been dedicated to learning more about the Arctic. First, as a graduate student at McGill, he managed the McGill Sub-Arctic Research Laboratory.
Later, at Trent, he led dozens of research parties into the Arctic.
Hundreds of Trent students were on these remarkable expeditions
and became pioneers in arctic research.

Peter has completed a book that records his involvement
with the Arctic. Although a very personal book that deals
with Trent student field trips, the text also presents arctic research
as an example of Canada’s progress as an sovereign
polar nation. Through educational institutions, such as Trent,
Canada’s knowledge of the North makes it better informed
in governing the Arctic.

Much of the research on Axel Heiberg Island was some of the earliest work on recognizing climate change through glacier retreat. Geography students, alumni, faculty and those interested in the science of climate
change will find the book fascinating.

Copies will also be available in Peterborough at Package Plus, 171A Rink Street - 749-1661.

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