A superb account of the American Navy's boldest and most tragically ill-fated effort to reach the North Pole.

"A gripping tale,"--The Washington Post

"Truly exciting,"--The Atlantic Monthly

"Beautifully executed narrative,"--Kirkus Reviews

"...Uncovers intriguing new information, including the reason the expedition's full story was never revealed."--The Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Uncommonly stirring,"--John Barkham Reviews

"On all levels, a book worth reading,"--The New York Times Book Review

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: iUniverse
Published: 10/14/2006
ISBN: 9780595409815
Pages: 360
Weight: 1.16lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.80d