Ninety Degrees North: The Quest for the North PoleIn the mid-19th century, the North Pole was a mystery. Explorers who tried to penetrate the icy wastes failed or died. After Sir John Franklin disappeared with all his men in 1845, serious efforts began to be made to find the true Northernmost point. This is a vivid and witty history of the disasters that ensued. |
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THE GATEWAY | 1 |
THE BOAT JOURNEY | 24 |
THE BLOWING PLACE | 38 |
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