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The Phantom of the Poles is a speculative science book written by William Reed and first published in 1906. It presents an unusual and now-debunked theory: that the Earth is hollow and contains large openings at both the North and South Poles.

William Reed (1830–1920) was an American author best known for his 1906 book The Phantom of the Poles, in which he advocated the Hollow Earth theory — the idea that the Earth is hollow and accessible through openings at the North and South Poles.

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William Reed

The Phantom of the Poles

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Table of contents

Introduction

General Summary

I. Flattening Of The Earth At The Poles

II. Length Of Polar Nights

III. Working Of The Compass

IV. Around The Curve

V. Mysteries Of The Polar Regions

VI. The Water-Sky: What It Is

VII. The Aurora: Its Wonderful Variations

VIII. Meteors Or Volcanic Disturbances

IX. Finding Of Rock In And On Ice

X. Dust In The Arctic

XI. Open Water At Farthest Point North And South

XII. Why It Is Warmer Near The Poles

XIII. Driftwood--Whence It Came

XIV. Have Other Than The Eskimos Inhabited The Arctic Regions?

XV. What Produces Colored Snow In The Arctic?

XVI. Where And How Are Icebergs Formed?

XVII. The Tidal Wave

XVIII. Clouds, Fogs, And Vapors

XIX. Arctic And Antarctic Winds

XX. The Centre Of Gravity

XXI. Cannot Reach The Poles

XXII. What Is In The Interior Of The Earth?

In Conclusion

Introduction

THIS volume is not written to entertain those who read for amusement, but to establish and prove, so far as proof can he established and proved, a half-score or more of mighty truths hitherto not comprehended. This may seem boastful; but, when understood, I hope it will not be so considered; for one key will unlock them all. Throw away the key, or refuse to use it, and the truths will remain securely locked in the archives of the unknowable, as they have been since man inhabited the earth. I fully realize that the task is herculean; but as Hercules performed his tasks, I hope to do likewise. I am aware that I also have one powerful giant to tackle; but the stone in my sling may land at the place at which it is aimed, and the giant Prejudice be laid low and be succeeded by that young stalwart, General Investigation.

The problems to be solved are as follows:

1. Why is the earth flattened at the poles?

2. Why have the poles never been reached?

3. Why is the sun invisible so long in winter near the farthest points north or south?

4. What is the Aurora Borealis?

5. Where are icebergs formed, and how?

6. What produces a tidal wave?

7. Why do meteors fall more frequently near the poles, and whence do they come?

S. What causes the great ice-pressure in the Arctic Ocean during still tide and calm weather?

9. Why is there colored snow in the Arctic region?

10. Why is it warmer near the poles than six hundred to one thousand miles away from them?

11. Why is ice in the Arctic Ocean frequently filled with rock, gravel, sand, etc.?

12. Does the compass refuse to work near the poles?

Should I be able to give reasonable answers to the above questions--replies that will satisfy any intelligent person--the public will admit, I believe, that I have fulfilled my task. Above all, I hope to be exonerated from trying to make others believe things in which I place no credence. So sure am I that my solutions of the problems given above are correct, I am willing to stake my all on their correctness. To me, the solutions given in this volume are perfectly clear. I have thought over every possible objection, and all statements are presented with certainty.

They will be taken up under separate heads, and, thus, furnish the reader with what the lawyers would term a brief, giving authorities on whose statements I base my opinion.

The judges, in this case, will be the public, whom I hope to have on my side.

Before I do this I wish to acknowledge my indebtedness to the brave men who have spent their time, comfort, and, many, their lives, that all might know the truth and the geography of this wonderful world.

Through their reports I am able to prove my theory that this earth is not only hollow, or double, but suitable in its interior to sustain man with as little discomfort--after getting acclimated and accustomed to the different conditions--as on its exterior, and can be made accessible to mankind with one-fourth the outlay of treasure, time, and life that it cost to build the subway in New York City. The number of people that can find comfortable homes (if it be not already occupied) will be billions.

Some have said: “Isn’t it wonderful, if true?”

I am like the stranger that visited the Falls of Niagara with a friend. As he stood gazing at the falling waters, the friend remarked: “Isn’t it wonderful?” “What’s wonderful?” asked the stranger. “Why, the water pitching over like that.” “Why,” said the stranger, “I don’t see anything to hinder it.”

That expresses the whole situation. It may be surprising, and seem wonderful to many, or ridiculous to others, but I see nothing to hinder it.

General Summary

To conclude that an opinion is worthless because it is not expressed in the best form is a great mistake. To study out a problem, and to be able to convey the thought clearly and forcibly to the public, is quite another thing. Whether I can state my views on this subject in a manner that will convince others, I know not; I only hope that the reader will give credit to my ideas, rather than my expression.

I claim that the earth is not only hollow, but that all, or nearly all, of the explorers have spent much of their time past the turning-point, and have had a look into the interior of the earth. When Lieutenant Greely was beholding the mock sun at 120 deg. L., he was looking into our sister-world; and when Nansen saw the square sun lined with horizontal bars, he was gazing on what may be the future home of his daughter, then but two years old.

To present these facts to the reader in order, and in a clear, concise form, let us see whether there be anything that conflicts with the claim that the earth is hollow.

1. Why is the earth flattened at the poles? As the earth is hollow, it could not be round, is the answer to that. Again, the opening to the interior would detract from its roundness just in proportion to the size of the opening.

2. Why have the poles never been reached? No poles exist, in the sense usually understood. The term, “the poles,” will be used throughout this work, however, for convenience’ sake, as covering the farthest point from the equator so long sought for by divers explorers.

3. Why does the sun not appear for so long a time in winter near the supposed poles? Because during the winter the sun strikes the earth obliquely near the poles. Upon the way round the curve, approaching the interior, the earth being hollow, one sinks a long way in; hence the sun shines over him; it does not show up again until it strikes that part of the earth more squarely and shines down into the basin.

4. Assuming that the earth is hollow, the interior should be warmer. We will produce what evidence we can to show that it is warmer. The ones that have explored the farthest will be the best judges.

5. We must now resort to the compass. Does it refuse to work when drawing near the supposed poles?

6. Meteors are constantly falling near the supposed poles. Why? If the earth be solid, no one can answer this question; if hollow, it is easily answered. Some volcano is in eruption in the interior of the earth, and from it rocks are thrown into the air.

7. The next query is concerning the great quantities of dust constantly found in the Arctic Ocean. What causes this dust? The volcanic eruptions that send up the rocks called shooting stars. One does not ask what this dust is composed of; for it has been analyzed, and found to be carbon and iron, supposed to come out of some volcano.

8. What produces the Aurora Borealis? The Aurora Borealis is the reflection of a fire within the interior of the earth. The exploding and igniting of a burning volcano, containing all kinds of minerals, oils, and so on, causes much coloring; while absence of coloring, or only a faint toning, is due to the burning of vegetable matter, such as prairie or forest fires.

9. Icebergs are next in order. Where are they formed? And how? In the interior of the earth, where it is warm, by streams or canyons flowing to the Arctic Circle, where it is very cold, the mouth of the stream freezing and the water, continuing to pass over it, freezing as it flows. This prevails for months, until, owing to the warm weather in summer, the warmth from the earth, and the warm rains passing down to the sea, the bergs are thawed loose and washed into the ocean.

Icebergs cannot be formed on earth, for the reason that it is colder inland than at the mouth of a stream; hence the mouth would be the last to freeze and the first to thaw. Under those conditions, icebergs could not be formed.

10. What causes tidal waves? Many are started by icebergs leaving the place where they were formed, and plunging into the ocean. This answer is given because nothing else can produce one hundredth part of the commotion of a monster iceberg when it plunges into the ocean. What is the natural conclusion if an iceberg creates the greatest commotion? It will start the largest waves, and send them the farthest. Some advance the theory that the moon starts tidal waves and keeps them going; but it is hard to believe, as they would have to travel more than one thousand miles an hour, which is too fast for a wave of water.

11. What causes colored snow in the Arctic region? Two causes: The red, green, and yellow are caused by a vegetable matter permeating the air with such density that when it falls with the snow it colors it. This vegetable matter is supposed to be the blossom or pollen of a plant. As it does not grow on earth, one can naturally believe that it must grow in the interior. Black snow is caused by a black dust, consisting of carbon and iron, and supposed to come from a burning volcano. As no burning volcano is near the Arctic Ocean, it also must come from the interior of the earth.

12. Why are the nights so long in the polar regions? In winter, the sun strikes the earth obliquely in that locality, and in approaching the supposed poles one passes down into a hollow, thus shutting out the sun until it strikes the earth more squarely.

13. What causes the great ice-pressure in the Arctic Ocean during still tide and calm weather? One of the great annoyances, as well as dangers, met with in the Arctic regions, is the ice-pressure. This is caused by different conditions. Reference is not made to hummock or loose ice, that grinds against shore; or fast ice; but to the ice that ships get fast in and drift with. Ice-pressure arises from change of current caused by the tide setting in or out, a strong wind with a sudden change, and in calm weather, the tidal wave, most annoying of all; for it comes when not looked for, and turns everything topsy-turvy. The ice, accordingly, has no show and must break. A wind is different. The whole moves along like a monster raft. The sea is covered, and cannot rise, while the wind blows a perfect gale. This, when under cover in ship or hut, is but little felt; but when a tidal wave puts in an appearance, things are different. The wave is in motion long before it reaches the ice-field, and the force that keeps it moving is not interfered with by the ice, which is lighter than the wave, else it would sink. When the ice, therefore, is raised, it must break, split, and roar; but the wave goes on.

14. Why is the ice filled with rock, gravel, and sand? These substances came from an exploding volcano near where the iceberg was formed. As they fall during all seasons of the year, they appear, of course, in all stages, from the time the stream first froze over until the iceberg passed into the ocean.

I. Flattening Of The Earth At The Poles

Why is the earth flat at the poles? Our school-books teach that the earth is round, and flattened at the poles; but they do not tell us why. If the earth is solid, this question cannot be answered. If the earth be hollow, the question is easily answered, as it could not be hollow and at the same time round; for the opening to the interior of the earth would then detract from the roundness just in proportion to the size of the opening. A ball cannot be made round and have a hole in it: however small the hole, the ball is not round to that extent.

If the earth be double, or hollow, it is built just as it would have to be. If the earth be round, there would be no need of this book; for that alone would settle the question for all time.

To prove a fact, one or two circumstances will sometimes be sufficient; but not always. For instance, if it were claimed that the earth had an opening to the interior, and one could show that the earth was round, that alone would be sufficient to refute it.

But, on the other hand, the fact that the earth is flattened at the poles is not sufficient to prove that it is hollow, and is only one of the evidences to show that, if it be, the earth is in the right shape for it. If now we can produce enough other evidence to prove that the earth is double, then we have shown why it is flattened at the poles.

The fact that the earth is flattened at the poles is not any proof that the earth is double, or hollow. It only shows that the shape of the earth is not only favorable to such a condition, but absolutely necessary, and gives a good foundation with which to start.

II. Length Of Polar Nights