Ghosts of Cape Sabine: The Harrowing True Story of the Greely ExpeditionThe Arctic's most notorious expedition . . . a true story of mutiny, madness, suicide, and cannibalism. In July 1881, 25 men set sail to establish a scientific base in the Arctic region. Three years later only six returned. Through private letters and diaries of the doomed men, Guttridge--author of "Icebound"--gives a day-by-day chronicle that is brilliantly told, unbelievable true, and absolutely unforgettable. |
Contents
THE CIRCUMPOLAR PLAN | 3 |
THE YOUNG GREELY | 14 |
A TURBULENT OUTFITTING | 39 |
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Ghosts of Cape Sabine: The Harrowing True Story of the Greely Expedition Leonard F. Guttridge No preview available - 2006 |
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