Watson, Paul
Ice Ghosts
- ISBN 13:
- 9780393355864
- author:
- Watson, Paul
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W. W. Norton & Company
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 20.57 x 13.97 x 2.29 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Polar Regions, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The epic hunt for the lost Franklin Expedition has finally come to an end. In "Ice Ghosts: The Epic Hunt for the Lost Franklin Expedition", journalist Paul Watson recounts the remarkable story of the 1845 expedition that vanished in the Arctic ice, and the modern-day discoveries that have shed new light on this infamous event. Watson's account weaves together a compelling narrative of survival, perseverance, and collaboration. He tells the story of Sir John Franklin and his crew, who set out from England in search of the Northwest Passage, but were forced to abandon ship after becoming trapped in the ice hundreds of miles from civilization. The subsequent search expeditions over more than 160 years have been marked by numerous setbacks and disappointments, but also by a trail of tantalizing clues and rumors. It was only when scientists combined their latest marine science with faith in Inuit lore that passed down orally for generations that the lost ships were finally discovered. This book is a masterful work of history and contemporary reporting, revealing the full story behind one of the most extensive and expensive searches in history.
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