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Book Synopsis: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A white-knuckle tale of polar exploration and heroism in the Gilded Age from the New York Times bestselling author of Blood and Thunder and Ghost Soldiers. • “A splendid book in every way…a marvelous nonfiction thriller.” —The Wall Street Journal
On July 8, 1879, Captain George Washington De Long and his team of thirty-two men set sail from San Francisco on the USS Jeanette. Heading deep into uncharted Arctic waters, they carried the aspirations of a young country burning to be the first nation to reach the North Pole. Two years into the harrowing voyage, the Jeannette's hull was breached by an impassable stretch of pack ice, forcing the crew to abandon ship amid torrents of rushing of water. Hours later, theship had sunk below the surface, marooning the men a thousand miles north of Siberia, where they faced a terrifying march with minimal supplies across the endless ice pack. Enduring everything from snow blindness and polar bears to ferocious storms and labyrinths of ice, the crew battled madness and starvation as they struggled desperately to survive. With thrilling twists and turns, In The Kingdom of Ice is a spellbinding tale of heroism and determination in the most brutal place on Earth.
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Discover the captivating true story that will leave you on the edge of your seat: In the Kingdom of Ice: The Grand and Terrible Polar Voyage of the USS Jeannette. From the renowned New York Times bestselling author of Blood and Thunder and Ghost Soldiers, this white-knuckle tale takes you on a thrilling journey of polar exploration and heroism in the Gilded Age. Prepare to be swept away into a world of uncharted Arctic waters and the race to reach the North Pole.
Immerse yourself in the epic adventure that unfolds as Captain George Washington De Long and his team of thirty-two brave men embark on their perilous voyage from San Francisco on the USS Jeannette. Feel the excitement as they push the boundaries of exploration, carrying with them the hopes and dreams of a nation eager to claim this icy frontier as its own.
But their courageous pursuit takes an unexpected turn when the Jeannette's hull is breached by an impassable stretch of pack ice. Forced to abandon ship amidst a frenzied rush of water, the crew finds themselves stranded a thousand miles north of Siberia. With minimal supplies and a treacherous march across an endless ice pack ahead of them, they face a battle against the elements, battling snow blindness, polar bears, and wicked storms.
Experience the sheer determination and unwavering spirit of these men as they fight against all odds to survive. In The Kingdom of Ice weaves a mesmerizing story of heroism, showcasing the relentless human spirit in the face of unimaginable challenges. Brace yourself for a gripping nonfiction thriller that will transport you to the most brutal place on Earth.
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