Hell on Ice - Ellsberg, Edward
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"Hell on Ice: The Saga of the \"Jeannette\"" recounts one of the most harrowing and inspiring tales of Arctic exploration in history. Edward Ellsberg masterfully chronicles the ill-fated Jeannette expedition and the extraordinary ordeal of its crew. Plunging into the treacherous landscape of the 19th-century Arctic, the "Jeannette" became trapped and ultimately succumbed to the crushing pressure of the ice. This is the story of survival against impossible odds, focusing on the leadership and unwavering courage of George W. Melville. Facing shipwreck and starvation, the men of the "Jeannette"…mehr

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"Hell on Ice: The Saga of the \"Jeannette\"" recounts one of the most harrowing and inspiring tales of Arctic exploration in history. Edward Ellsberg masterfully chronicles the ill-fated Jeannette expedition and the extraordinary ordeal of its crew. Plunging into the treacherous landscape of the 19th-century Arctic, the "Jeannette" became trapped and ultimately succumbed to the crushing pressure of the ice. This is the story of survival against impossible odds, focusing on the leadership and unwavering courage of George W. Melville. Facing shipwreck and starvation, the men of the "Jeannette" embarked on a desperate journey across the frozen wasteland. "Hell on Ice" is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and a gripping account of a pivotal moment in the history of polar exploration. A classic story of courage and endurance, this book will captivate anyone interested in historical expeditions and the drama of survival in the face of unimaginable adversity. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.