Ordeal by Ice: The Search for the Northwest Passage"Ordeal by Ice" is the thrilling account of the great Northern explorers: men who struggled, starved, and finally conquered the capricious forces of the bitter Northern winter in a centuries-long search for the Northwest Passage. The stories, compiled by award-winning author Farley Mowat and presented in gripping, firsthand narratives, capture both the stark drama of the struggle for survival and the breathtaking panorama of virgin Arctic lands. |
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Contents Foreword | 13 |
The Forerunners | 19 |
The Icie Seas | 37 |
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