'National Geographic Magazine Vol. 10 - 12. December 1899' Summary

The National Geographic Magazine, Vol. 10, includes articles on the Wellman Polar Expedition, the Harriman Alaska Expedition, the meteorological observations of the Second Wellman Expedition, and the debate over the spelling of Puerto Rico. The article on the Wellman Polar Expedition describes the expedition's attempt to reach the North Pole by balloon. The article on the Harriman Alaska Expedition describes the expedition's exploration of the Alaskan coast. The article on the meteorological observations of the Second Wellman Expedition presents data on the weather conditions encountered by the expedition. The article on the debate over the spelling of Puerto Rico discusses the arguments for and against each spelling. The magazine also includes articles on place names in Canada and the climate of Antarctica, as well as geographic literature and miscellanea.