Icebound: The Jeannette Expedition's Quest For The North Pole
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Leonard F. Guttridge
Binding: Hardback
Published: Naval Institute Press, Annapolis, MD, 1988
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This gripping historical account chronicles the ill-fated Jeannette expedition, a harrowing 19th-century attempt to reach the North Pole. The narrative vividly reconstructs the crew's struggle against the unforgiving Arctic environment, detailing their ship's entrapment in ice and the subsequent desperate journey for survival across frozen wastes. It uncovers the remarkable resilience and tragic sacrifices of the men involved, presenting a stark portrayal of human endurance pushed to its limits. The author meticulously reconstructs the events, illustrating the profound challenges faced by early polar explorers and the devastating consequences of their ambition. This compelling work offers a poignant look into a pivotal moment in exploration history, capturing both the grandeur and the grim realities of the quest for the unknown.
Author: Leonard F. Guttridge
Binding: Hardback
Published: Naval Institute Press, Annapolis, MD, 1988
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This gripping historical account chronicles the ill-fated Jeannette expedition, a harrowing 19th-century attempt to reach the North Pole. The narrative vividly reconstructs the crew's struggle against the unforgiving Arctic environment, detailing their ship's entrapment in ice and the subsequent desperate journey for survival across frozen wastes. It uncovers the remarkable resilience and tragic sacrifices of the men involved, presenting a stark portrayal of human endurance pushed to its limits. The author meticulously reconstructs the events, illustrating the profound challenges faced by early polar explorers and the devastating consequences of their ambition. This compelling work offers a poignant look into a pivotal moment in exploration history, capturing both the grandeur and the grim realities of the quest for the unknown.