Expedition In Ice
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Labyrinth Of Ice
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Author : Buddy Levy
language : en
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Release Date : 2019-12-03
Labyrinth Of Ice written by Buddy Levy and has been published by St. Martin's Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-12-03 with History categories.
National Outdoor Book Awards Winner Winner of the BANFF Adventure Travel Award “A thrilling and harrowing story. If it’s a cliche to say I couldn’t put this book down, well, too bad: I couldn’t put this book down.” —Jess Walter, bestselling author of Beautiful Ruins “Polar exploration is utter madness. It is the insistence of life where life shouldn’t exist. And so, Labyrinth of Ice shows you exactly what happens when the unstoppable meets the unmovable. Buddy Levy outdoes himself here. The details and story are magnificent.” —Brad Meltzer, bestselling author of The First Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington Based on the author's exhaustive research, the incredible true story of the Greely Expedition, one of the most harrowing adventures in the annals of polar exploration. In July 1881, Lt. A.W. Greely and his crew of 24 scientists and explorers were bound for the last region unmarked on global maps. Their goal: Farthest North. What would follow was one of the most extraordinary and terrible voyages ever made. Greely and his men confronted every possible challenge—vicious wolves, sub-zero temperatures, and months of total darkness—as they set about exploring one of the most remote, unrelenting environments on the planet. In May 1882, they broke the 300-year-old record, and returned to camp to eagerly await the resupply ship scheduled to return at the end of the year. Only nothing came. 250 miles south, a wall of ice prevented any rescue from reaching them. Provisions thinned and a second winter descended. Back home, Greely’s wife worked tirelessly against government resistance to rally a rescue mission. Months passed, and Greely made a drastic choice: he and his men loaded the remaining provisions and tools onto their five small boats, and pushed off into the treacherous waters. After just two weeks, dangerous floes surrounded them. Now new dangers awaited: insanity, threats of mutiny, and cannibalism. As food dwindled and the men weakened, Greely's expedition clung desperately to life. Labyrinth of Ice tells the true story of the heroic lives and deaths of these voyagers hell-bent on fame and fortune—at any cost—and how their journey changed the world.
Ice Ghosts The Epic Hunt For The Lost Franklin Expedition
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Author : Paul Watson
language : en
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Release Date : 2017-03-21
Ice Ghosts The Epic Hunt For The Lost Franklin Expedition written by Paul Watson and has been published by W. W. Norton & Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-21 with History categories.
"Intriguing [and] enjoyable." —Ian McGuire, New York Times Book Review Ice Ghosts weaves together the epic story of the lost Franklin Expedition of 1845—whose two ships, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, and their crew of 129 were lost to the Arctic ice—with the modern tale of the scientists, divers, and local Inuit behind the recent incredible discoveries of the wrecks. Paul Watson, a Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist who was on the icebreaker that led one of the discovery expeditions, tells a fast-paced historical adventure story and reveals how a combination of faith in Inuit knowledge and the latest science yielded a discovery for the ages.
Ice Blink
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Author : Scott Cookman
language : en
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Release Date : 2008-04-21
Ice Blink written by Scott Cookman and has been published by Turner Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-04-21 with History categories.
"Absorbing.artfully narrat[es] a possible course of events in the expedition's demise, based on the one official note and bits of debris (including evidence of cannibalism) found by searchers sent to look for Franklin in the 1850s. Adventure readers will flock to this fine regaling of the enduring mystery surrounding the best-known disaster in Arctic exploration."--Booklist "A great Victorian adventure story rediscovered and re-presented for a more enquiring time."--The Scotsman "A vivid, sometimes harrowing chronicle of miscalculation and overweening Victorian pride in untried technology.a work of great compassion."--The Australian It has been called the greatest disaster in the history of polar exploration. Led by Arctic explorer Sir John Franklin, two state-of-the-art ships and 128 hand-picked men----the best and the brightest of the British empire----sailed from Greenland on July 12, 1845 in search of the elusive Northwest Passage. Fourteen days later, they were spotted for the last time by two whalers in Baffin Bay. What happened to these ships----and to the 129 men on board----has remained one of the most enduring mysteries in the annals of exploration. Drawing upon original research, Scott Cookman provides an unforgettable account of the ill-fated Franklin expedition, vividly reconstructing the lives of those touched by the voyage and its disaster. But, more importantly, he suggests a human culprit and presents a terrifying new explanation for what triggered the deaths of Franklin and all 128 of his men. This is a remarkable and shocking historical account of true-life suspense and intrigue.
Death In The Ice
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Author : Karen Ryan
language : en
Publisher: Souvenir Catalogue
Release Date : 2017-03-02
Death In The Ice written by Karen Ryan and has been published by Souvenir Catalogue this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-02 with History categories.
Discover one of the most fascinating and mysterious stories in the history of exploration. In 1845, Sir John Franklin led a British search for the Northwest Passage. Two years later, the expedition had not returned. Searchers took more than a decade to establish that all crewmembers were dead, and their ships lost. How and why it happened, however, remains a mystery to this day. In this souvenir catalogue, iconic artifacts recovered following the Expedition's disappearance are featured with more recent finds and images, including the discovery of HMS Erebus and Terror. Step into the perilous world of 19th century Arctic exploration and see the conditions aboard the Expedition's vessels ? from the voyage's confident beginnings to its tragic end. Discover the critical role played by Inuit in revealing the Expedition's fate through artifacts and oral histories ? crucial pieces in a story that continues to capture our imagination, more than a century and a half later.
Ice Trap
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Author : Meredith Hooper
language : en
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Limited
Release Date : 2000
Ice Trap written by Meredith Hooper and has been published by Frances Lincoln Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Antarctica categories.
In August 1914, Sir Ernest Shackleton set off from England with a team of explorers to walk across the Antarctic. When their ship was trapped in the ice, the men were forced to make the journey on foot. Here is the story of Shackleton's amazing adventure, told by a specialist in Antarctica.
Hearts In The Ice
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Author : Sunniva Sorby
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-09-15
Hearts In The Ice written by Sunniva Sorby and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-15 with categories.
Hearts in the Ice is a story of adventure and action, courage and connection, sustainability and survival. Hilde and Sunniva will take you inside their personal accounts of a year of surviving and thriving in a rustic trappers cabin 140 km away from the nearest town-a pivotal moment in Svalbard history; a quick peek at the female explorers who came before them and a testament to the power of community and collaboration.
Graves Of Ice
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Author : John Wilson
language : en
Publisher: Scholastic Canada
Release Date : 2014-01-30
Graves Of Ice written by John Wilson and has been published by Scholastic Canada this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-30 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
A dramatic Arctic adventure set during Sir John Franklin's doomed search for the Northwest Passage George Chambers is a fourteen-year-old aboard HMS Erebus, one of two ships under the command of Sir John Franklin on his quest to discover the Northwest Passage. But when the Erebus and Terror are trapped in crushing ice, 129 men of the crew die from cold, scurvy, and starvation. Only two remain alive when George begins to recount his story: himself and Commander James Fitzjames. As his strength dwindles and starvation weakens him, George recalls the events that led him to Canada's desolate North, and the expedition's failure -- including gravediggers, a close call with a polar bear, standing up against sailors threatening mutiny, and his own impending death. George does not know whether the story he tells will be all that survives of Franklin's doomed Arctic expedition.
Gender On Ice
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Author : Lisa Bloom
language : en
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
Release Date : 1993
Gender On Ice written by Lisa Bloom and has been published by U of Minnesota Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Social Science categories.
'In this book, Bloom takes what might seem a very localized subject and shows how it opens up to all the central questions today in cultural studies around gender, nationhood, the politics of imperialism, race, male homosocial behavior, and the sociality of science. Gender on Ice has an eloquence and elegance that positively refreshing and the prose is stylish, engaging, and direct.' -Dana Polan, University of Pittsburgh
Trapped In Ice
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Author : Eric Walters
language : en
Publisher: Penguin Canada
Release Date : 2008-08-05
Trapped In Ice written by Eric Walters and has been published by Penguin Canada this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-08-05 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Thirteen-year-old Helen is not entirely sure she is looking forward to spending the next six months on board the Karluk, a ship headed on an Arctic expedition. But with the recent death of her father, it is the only work her seamstress mother can find. Helen's nine year-old brother, Michael, is delighted to be off on a real adventure but neither he nor Helen could have realized just how extraordinary this trip would be. The ship's hard-bitten captain, Robert Bartlett, must use all his seafaring skill when the Arctic Ocean begins an early freeze-over and the ship becomes trapped in ice. But will Bartlett's knowledge of the unpredictable and treacherous Arctic be enough to save his passengers? In the pages of her diary, Helen records the fate of the crew and her family as they leave the ship and try to make their way across shifting ice flows, through blinding blizzards and past polar bears to safety on solid land. As the trek proceeds, Helen learns a few things about her family, about friendship and about a remarkable strength she never knew she had. Based on true events surrounding the ill-fated Canadian Arctic Expedition of 1913, Trapped in Ice is a riveting, fast-paced adventure set in a marvelous but brutal world of ice and snow.
Journey Across Ice The Desperate Trek For Survival
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Author : Homer Cruz
language : en
Publisher: Nicholas Horne
Release Date : 2024-10-25
Journey Across Ice The Desperate Trek For Survival written by Homer Cruz and has been published by Nicholas Horne this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-10-25 with Political Science categories.
The narrative invites readers to witness the meticulous preparations and high hopes that accompanied the crew as they set sail from San Francisco with the ambitious goal of reaching the North Pole. However, fate intervenes as the USS Jeannette becomes ensnared in pack ice, thrusting the crew into a harrowing struggle for survival in the unforgiving Arctic wilderness. As the expedition unfolds, readers will confront the extreme conditions that challenge both the physical and mental limits of the crew. The narrative captures their desperate attempts to adapt to dwindling resources while maintaining their unwavering spirit and camaraderie. Captain De Long's exceptional leadership shines through as he navigates the crew through trials and tribulations, showcasing acts of bravery and selflessness that embody the human spirit. This captivating tale delves into the tragic outcomes faced by many crew members and the heroic efforts of those who survived to share their story. The expedition's historical significance is explored, shedding light on its contributions to Arctic knowledge and its lasting impact on future explorations. Readers will be moved by the triumphs and tragedies of this journey, as well as the lessons learned about resilience, teamwork, and the delicate balance of exploration and sacrifice. Journey Across Ice not only chronicles a gripping adventure but also invites reflection on the allure of the unknown and the enduring quest for discovery, making it a compelling read for history enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike.