Pitzer, Andrea
Icebound
- ISBN 13:
- 9781471182761
- author:
- Pitzer, Andrea
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Simon & Schuster Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 130mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- History, Military History, Naval,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
William Barents' three polar expeditions were marked by harrowing challenges, but none more so than his third, which ended in disaster when his ship was lost to unforgiving ice. The crew's fight for survival would last a year, pitting them against ravenous polar bears, gnawing hunger, and endless winter. A gripping tale of survival, Icebound also offers a sweeping history of the Age of Exploration, a time of hope, adventure, and seemingly unlimited geographic frontiers. Andrea Pitzer masterfully combines these elements to create a compelling narrative that sheds light on a pivotal moment in history. Through Barents' story, Pitzer explores the human spirit's capacity for perseverance in the face of remarkable odds, revealing a remarkable tale of survival that has captivated readers for centuries.